Advancements\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0Internet\u00a0of\u00a0Things\u00a0(IoT) have led to the emergence of sensor technologies and digital networks, creating an environment where\u00a0most\u00a0things\u00a0haveInternet\u00a0connectivity capabilities. In this field, data accumulated in\u00a0large\u00a0volumes is analyzed using AI,\u00a0which has\u00a0led\u00a0to the development and provision of new products, services and business models, as well as the wholesale transformation of every industry these innovations touch. Utilizing IoT for data collection and business activities is an undeniable source of competitive strength for corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, corporations face growing risks posed by the potential divulgence and outflow of personal information, trade secrets and other data essential for business activities. These\u00a0issues\u00a0can\u00a0cause significant\u00a0depreciation\u00a0of\u00a0corporate value and must be aggressively prevented. Kitahama Partners has a wealth of experience in data security and provides sound advice on all aspects thereof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u00a0provide\u00a0actionable\u00a0advice that will mitigate\u00a0any\u00a0potential damage\u00a0arising fromcorporate crises and scandals, and we offer\u00a0robust\u00a0support to ensure risk management and the maintenance of company competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently,\u00a0the protection of personal data\u00a0is\u00a0an issue both in Japan and on a worldwide scale. In particular,\u00a0collection\u00a0and use\u00a0of\u00a0corporate data beyond national boundaries requires compliance with global regulations\u00a0in regard to\u00a0the\u00a0safeguarding of\u00a0personal information\u00a0including\u00a0the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).\u00a0It is\u00a0necessary\u00a0to construct\u00a0global\u00a0systems for\u00a0personal information protection\u00a0andcompliance, as some\u00a0regulations of foreign jurisdictions,\u00a0such as\u00a0the\u00a0GDPR,\u00a0mayimpose\u00a0considerable\u00a0fines on offending corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our firm regularly provides consultation in this\u00a0domain\u00a0and offers accurate and practical advice for legal compliance investigations that arise in connection with data mapping,and for the construction and reconstruction of governance structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We offer a wide range of cutting-edge legal services related to information\u00a0technologyand AI,\u00a0allowing us to\u00a0contribute\u00a0to the creation of new business, the strengthening of competitiveness, and improved risk management for all of our clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":48,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"practice-category":[5],"class_list":["post-344","practice","type-practice","status-publish","hentry","practice-category-law"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n