Japan, U.S. and others to ease cross-border personal data transfers

TOKYO -- Ten countries and regions, including Japan, the U.S., South Korea and the U.K., will facilitate the transfer of personal data across borders under a new framework as early as next month, Nikkei has learned, aiming to bolster e-commerce while emphasizing security.

When companies transfer personal data to a third country, they are frequently required to go through procedures such as reconfirming customer consent and notifying the transfer destination's personal data protection systems. Periodically checking partner companies' data management status is time-consuming.