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Japan centralizes intelligence gathering with new law amid privacy concerns

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Japan has enacted a new law to centralize intelligence gathering under a National Intelligence Council, aiming to bolster counter-espionage capabilities against overseas threats. This legislation, passed with support from some opposition parties, is the first phase of the government's plan to expand its intelligence architecture. Despite assurances from officials that privacy will not be compromised, concerns remain regarding the lack of parliamentary oversight for intelligence activities. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Japan enacts law centralising intelligence gathering amid privacy fears

    Japan’s parliament enacted a law on Wednesday to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralise information gathering in response to overseas threats, marking a first step in plans to boost capabilities that have raised concerns over civil liberties. Establishing the…

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