On December 28, 2015, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan ("METI"), in collaboration with Information-Technology Promotion Agency, published the Cybersecurity Management Guidelines (source document in Japanese). In response to growing concerns about cyber attacks against private companies, METI prepared guidance for company management on establishing security measures and investing in IT security systems. The guidelines set forth three principles and 10 important items, including the appointment of a Chief Information Security Officer and the creation of a security and disclosure policy in the event of a data breach.

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