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The Crucial Role of EU Digital Regulations for Japanese Businesses

In today's globalized market, compliance with digital regulations is paramount, especially for Japanese companies targeting the European market. The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host a significant seminar on September 14, 2026, focusing on the digital regulations established by the European Union. The session will be led by attorney Yuto Noro from TMI General Legal Services, who has extensive experience in handling data protection cases internationally, including those under EU and UK law.

As Japan-based companies ramp up their efforts to enter and succeed in the European market, understanding the upcoming EU Data Law, AI Act, and Cyber Resilience Act becomes not just beneficial but essential. These regulations represent substantial compliance requirements that also come with heavy financial penalties for non-compliance, stressing the need for a strategic approach to regulatory adherence.

Key Insights from the Seminar

Participants will gain invaluable knowledge on how to:
1. Identify Applicable Regulations: Understand how each of the EU laws applies to different products and services through careful categorization and judgment criteria.
2. Implement Compliance Procedures: Learn practical steps to incorporate requirements into design, contracts, cybersecurity measures, and internal controls.
3. Establish a Unified Compliance Framework: Discover how to manage compliance for the three regulations collectively within the broader context of EU product regulations.

Targeted Industries and Areas

The seminar is particularly relevant for professionals involved in the following sectors:

• - Legal and Compliance
• - Information Security and Cybersecurity
• - AI and Data Utilization Services
• - Connected Products and IoT Design and Quality Assurance
• - Manufacturing and IT/Telecommunications Companies offering products and services in the EU.

Agenda Overview

The session will cover the following topics:
1. Significant Digital Regulations for EU Business:
- Trends in EU digital regulations
- Examples of targeted products and services
- Practical approach to compliance
2. EU Data Law:
- An overview of the law
- Applicable products and services
- Requirements and implementation steps
3. EU AI Act:
- Exploring the AI Act
- Applicable products and services
- Requirements and implementation steps
4. EU Cyber Resilience Act:
- Understanding the Cyber Resilience Act
- Applicable products and services
- Requirements and implementation steps
5. Q&A Session: Open dialogue for participants to address their queries
6. Networking Opportunity: Exchange business cards and interact directly with the speaker and fellow participants (in-person attendees only).

Registration and Fees

Participants can choose from various attendance options:

• - In-Person Attendance: Please note that the archived session will not be included.
• - Live Stream Attendance: Archived access is not included either.
• - Archived Session Access: Available post-seminar.

Enrollment for the seminar is priced at 37,760 yen (including tax) per participant, with discounted rates for multiple attendees from the same organization.

For further details and registration, please visit our website at JPI Seminar Registration.

About the Japan Planning Institute (JPI)

Founded with the vision of bridging government, business, and academia, JPI has been providing valuable insights for executives and senior managers for over fifty years. Our seminars cater to those involved in national policies and projects, ensuring a continuous exchange of knowledge in critical areas of business operation.

After the seminar, attendees will also have the chance to ask questions and connect with the speaker, facilitating the development of personal networks and potentially uncovering new business opportunities.