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Which correctly describes a basic idea of Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information?

  1. AInformation about a living individual that can identify a specific person by name or the like is personal information, and when handling it, the purpose of use must be specified as far as possible
  2. BInformation on the business cards of contacts at business partners is not personal information because it was received in the course of business
  3. CPersonal information published on the internet is not personal information because anyone can see it
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Answer: A. Information about a living individual that can identify a specific person by name or the like is personal information, and when handling it, the purpose of use must be specified as far as possible

The Act on the Protection of Personal Information defines personal information as information about a living individual that can identify a specific person by name, date of birth and the like. When handling personal information, a business must specify the purpose of use as far as possible, notify the person or make the purpose public when acquiring it (unless it has been made public in advance), and handle it within the scope of that purpose. Even information on business cards received at work, or information published on the internet, is personal information if it can identify a specific person.

  • A. Correct. It states the definition of personal information and the basic idea of specifying the purpose of use.
  • B. The name, company and contact details on a business card can identify a specific person, so they are personal information.
  • C. Even published information is personal information if it can identify a specific person.
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