Japan clears 18 officials to handle economic security info (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan certified 18 officials to handle critical economic security information in 2025 under a new law, with a draft report detailing 20 designated information items and 217 personnel assessments.

• Eighteen officials from two Japanese government agencies were certified to handle critical economic security information in 2025.
• The certification follows a 2024 law aimed at aligning Japan's information security standards with Western countries, requiring annual reports to parliament.
• The draft report lists 20 designated critical economic security information items, with five handled by the Foreign Ministry and others by the Cabinet Office and National Police Agency.
• 217 individuals from 11 government agencies were assessed under the security clearance system, with 68 from the Nuclear Regulation Authority and 58 from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.