Tag results for 'cybersecurity'
Labour market shifts and the evolution of trade secret protection under Japan’s Unfair Competition Prevention Act
Japan is simultaneously promoting workforce mobility and strengthening trade secret protection. The 2023 amendment to the Unfair Competition Prevention Act expanded the scope of protected data, introduced extraterritorial enforcement and enhanced the remedies available, while the March 2025 revision of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Management Guidelines for Trade Secrets addressed generative artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, remote work and research institutions. This article examines these reforms, the evolving case law in this area and the role of non-compete clauses as a calibrated complement to confidentiality obligations.
Released on Jun 9, 2026
EU concerns about cybersecurity in the financial sector
The EU’s European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a new cybersecurity regulation with implications for the insurance sector. As a result of the proposed regulation, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority proposes to extend its supervision in this area.
Released on Jul 27, 2022