On February 27th, the government approved a bill to create a new system. Conducting background checks on people who handle important information in the economic field.
Leaking important information can lead to imprisonment. There are also penalties including imprisonment for up to 5 years and a fine of 5 million yen, and the company where the person works can also be fined. The new system is called "security clearance" in other countries. This is a system that limits the people who can access important information related to national security.