Japan mulls regulations on sharing internet users' browsing data – Nikkei Asia

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to prohibit website operators from sharing user data with third parties without prior consent, Nikkei Asia reported Nov. 30.

The ministry is reportedly looking into amending Japan's telecommunications and business law and guidelines to introduce the proposed ban. Businesses with websites, except those that use browsing data on themselves to improve their service, would need to follow the regulation.

The ministry will also set rules on selling browsing data to advertising agencies and other third parties in a bid to address privacy and security concerns while being at par with global standards.

The proposed regulations would reportedly make it easier for internet users to refuse sharing their personal data.