{
  "id": 16176123,
  "title": "Japan to Boost Cybersecurity Measures against Data Breaches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/japan-to-boost-cybersecurity-measures-against-data-breaches",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:31:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nippon.com News",
    "slug": "nippon-com-news",
    "url": "https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026102300867/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tokyo, October 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on Friday that the government plans to intensify cybersecurity measures across various ministries and agencies following a series of recent personal data breaches resulting from cyberattacks. Takaichi, under the guidance of her office, intends to create the necessary framework and expedite actions within relevant departments and agencies, she stated. During a gathering at the prime minister's office, Takaichi heard a proposal advocating for the creation of a dedicated headquarters to counteract cyberattacks from Masaaki Taira, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Headquarters for National Cybersecurity Strategy. Takaichi emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that public concern over data breaches has reached unprecedented levels. To counter the escalating cyber threats, both in scale and technical complexity, the government will prioritize enhancing cybersecurity, with the National Cybersecurity Office acting as the central command hub, Takaichi added.",
  "summary": "Tokyo, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that the government will step up cybersecurity measures across relevant ministries and agencies in response to a recent series of personal data breaches caused by cyberattacks. \"Under the leadership of the prime minister's office, we will develop the necessary framework and accelerate measures at relevant minist...",
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}