# 公益通報者保護法 / Whistleblower Protection Act
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- 平成十六年法律第百二十二号 · Act
- English title "Whistleblower Protection Act": Ministry of Justice translation
- Text in force since: 2026-07-17
- URL: https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act
- Permanent URL: https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122
- 22 articles in the main text, 19 articles in the 附則 (supplementary provisions).
- English: 61 of 61 paragraphs, each marked below as the Ministry of Justice's, as the Ministry's with a slip corrected by this site, or as machine translation.
Only the Japanese as published by the government has legal effect; the text
below is a copy of it.
Every provision is addressable on its own, down to the item, and carries
its address and both URLs on the line under it: the page that opens at it —
https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-1 — and the permanent form —
https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-1. As Markdown: https://japanlaw.org/md/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-1.
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## 第一章 総則 — Chapter I General Provisions
heading: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
ch-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/ch-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/ch-1
### 第一条（目的） — (Purpose)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、公益通報をしたことを理由とする公益通報者の解雇の無効及び不利益な取扱いの禁止等並びに公益通報に関し事業者及び行政機関がとるべき措置等を定めることにより、公益通報者の保護を図るとともに、国民の生命、身体、財産その他の利益の保護に関わる法令の規定の遵守を図り、もって国民生活の安定及び社会経済の健全な発展に資することを目的とする。
art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-1/par-1
The purpose of this Act is to protect whistleblowers and to ensure compliance with the provisions of laws and regulations relating to the protection of the lives, physical wellbeing, properties, and other interests of citizens by providing for the invalidity of dismissal of, and the prohibition, etc. of disadvantageous treatment of, whistleblowers on the grounds of whistleblowing and the measures, etc. to be taken by business operators and administrative bodies with regard to whistleblowing, thereby contributing to the stability of the lives of citizens and to the sound development of the society and economy.
machine translation, not official
### 第二条（定義） — (Definitions)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2
**第一項** この法律において「公益通報」とは、次の各号に掲げる者が、不正の利益を得る目的、他人に損害を加える目的その他の不正の目的でなく、当該各号に定める事業者（法人その他の団体及び事業を行う個人をいう。以下同じ。）（以下「役務提供先」という。）又は当該役務提供先の事業に従事する場合におけるその役員（法人の取締役、執行役、会計参与、監査役、理事、監事及び清算人並びにこれら以外の者で法令（法律及び法律に基づく命令をいう。以下同じ。）の規定に基づき法人の経営に従事している者（会計監査人を除く。）をいう。以下同じ。）、従業員、代理人その他の者について通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしている旨を、当該役務提供先若しくは当該役務提供先があらかじめ定めた者（以下「役務提供先等」という。）、当該通報対象事実について処分（命令、取消しその他公権力の行使に当たる行為をいう。以下同じ。）若しくは勧告等（勧告その他処分に当たらない行為をいう。以下同じ。）をする権限を有する行政機関若しくは当該行政機関があらかじめ定めた者（次条第二号及び第六条第二号において「行政機関等」という。）又はその者に対し当該通報対象事実を通報することがその発生若しくはこれによる被害の拡大を防止するために必要であると認められる者（当該通報対象事実により被害を受け又は受けるおそれがある者を含み、当該役務提供先の競争上の地位その他正当な利益を害するおそれがある者を除く。次条第三号及び第六条第三号において同じ。）に通報することをいう。
art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-1
The term "whistleblowing" as used in this Act means a report made by a person stated in the following items with no wrongful purpose such as a purpose of acquiring a wrongful gain or causing damage to others, that a reportable fact that has occurred, or is about to occur, concerning a business operator provided for in the respective items (meaning a corporation or other organization and an individual who engages in business; the same applies below) (referred to below as "recipient of services"), or its officer (meaning a corporate director, executive officer, accounting advisor, corporate auditor, director, inspector, and liquidator, and any other person who is engaged in the management of the corporation (excluding a financial auditor) under the provisions of laws and regulations (meaning laws as well as orders based on them; the same applies below); the same applies below), employee, agent, or other persons engaged in the business of the recipient of services, to the recipient of services or a person designated by the recipient of services in advance (referred to as "recipient of services or other designated person"), to an administrative body with the authority to impose a disposition (meaning an order, revocation, and other acts involving the exercise of public authority; the same applies below) or issue a recommendation, etc. (meaning a recommendation and other acts which are not dispositions; the same applies below) with regard to the reportable fact, or a person designated by the administrative body in advance (referred to as "administrative body or other designated person" in item (ii) of the following Article and Article 6, item (ii)), or to a person to whom reporting the reportable fact is considered necessary in order to prevent their occurrence or the spread of damage caused by them (including persons who suffered or are likely to suffer damage because of the reportable fact, but excluding persons who are likely to cause harm to the competitive position or other legitimate interests of the recipient of services; the same applies in item (iii) of the following Article and Article 6, item (iii)).
machine translation, not official
**一** 労働者（労働基準法（昭和二十二年法律第四十九号）第九条に規定する労働者をいう。以下同じ。）又は労働者であった者 当該労働者又は労働者であった者を自ら使用し、又は当該通報の日前一年以内に自ら使用していた事業者（次号に定める事業者を除く。）
art-2/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-1/item-1
a worker (meaning a worker as provided for in Article 9 of the Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947); the same applies below) or a former worker:a business operator that employs the worker or former worker, or that employed the worker or the former worker within one year before the date of the report (excluding business operators provided for in the following item);
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 派遣労働者（労働者派遣事業の適正な運営の確保及び派遣労働者の保護等に関する法律（昭和六十年法律第八十八号。第四条において「労働者派遣法」という。）第二条第二号に規定する派遣労働者をいう。以下同じ。）又は派遣労働者であった者 当該派遣労働者又は派遣労働者であった者に係る労働者派遣（同条第一号に規定する労働者派遣をいう。第四条及び第五条第二項において同じ。）の役務の提供を受け、又は当該通報の日前一年以内に受けていた事業者
art-2/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-1/item-2
a dispatched worker (meaning a dispatched worker as prescribed in Article 2, item (ii) of the Act on Ensuring the Proper Operation of Worker Dispatching Services and Protecting Dispatched Workers (Act No. 88 of 1985; referred to as the "Worker Dispatching Act" in Article 4); the same applies below) or a former dispatched worker: the business operator that receives, or received within one year before the date of the relevant report, the services of worker dispatch (meaning worker dispatch as prescribed in item (i) of the same Article; the same applies in Article 4 and Article 5, paragraph (2)) related to the relevant dispatched worker or the former dispatched worker;
machine translation, not official
**三** 前二号に定める事業者が他の事業者との請負契約その他の契約に基づいて事業を行い、又は行っていた場合において、当該事業に従事し、又は当該通報の日前一年以内に従事していた労働者若しくは労働者であった者又は派遣労働者若しくは派遣労働者であった者 当該他の事業者
art-2/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-1/item-3
a worker or a former worker, or a dispatched worker or a former dispatched worker, who is or was engaged in the business within one year before the date of the report, when a business operator specified in the preceding two items conducts or conducted the business based on a contract for work or other contract with another business operator: the relevant other business operator;
machine translation, not official
**四** 役員 次に掲げる事業者
art-2/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-1/item-4
an officer: the following business operators:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**イ** 当該役員に職務を行わせる事業者
art-2/par-1/item-4/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-1/item-4/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-1/item-4/sub-1
a business operator that has the officer perform duties;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**ロ** イに掲げる事業者が他の事業者との請負契約その他の契約に基づいて事業を行う場合において、当該役員が当該事業に従事するときにおける当該他の事業者
art-2/par-1/item-4/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-1/item-4/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-1/item-4/sub-2
another business operator if the business operator stated in (a) engages in business based on a contract for work or other contract with that other business operator and the officer is engaged in the business.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第二項** この法律において「公益通報者」とは、公益通報をした者をいう。
art-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-2
The term "whistleblower" as used in this Act means a person who has conducted whistleblowing.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第三項** この法律において「通報対象事実」とは、次の各号のいずれかの事実をいう。
art-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-3
The term "reportable fact" as used in this Act means any of the facts listed in the following items:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**一** この法律及び個人の生命又は身体の保護、消費者の利益の擁護、環境の保全、公正な競争の確保その他の国民の生命、身体、財産その他の利益の保護に関わる法律として別表に掲げるもの（これらの法律に基づく命令を含む。以下この項において同じ。）に規定する罪の犯罪行為の事実又はこの法律及び同表に掲げる法律に規定する過料の理由とされている事実
art-2/par-3/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-3/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-3/item-1
the facts of criminal acts constituting the crimes provided for in this Act and in the laws listed in the Appended Table (including orders based on those laws; the same applies in this paragraph) as those concerning the protection of the life or physical wellbeing of an individual, or the interests of consumers, the conservation of the environment, the protection of fair competition, or the protection of the life, physical wellbeing, property, or other interests of the citizens; or the facts constituting the grounds for a civil fine provided for in this Act and the laws stated in the Appended Table; or
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 別表に掲げる法律の規定に基づく処分に違反することが前号に掲げる事実となる場合における当該処分の理由とされている事実（当該処分の理由とされている事実が同表に掲げる法律の規定に基づく他の処分に違反し、又は勧告等に従わない事実である場合における当該他の処分又は勧告等の理由とされている事実を含む。）
art-2/par-3/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-3/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-3/item-2
the facts constituting the grounds for a disposition based on the provisions of the laws listed in the Appended Table, if the violation of the disposition constitutes the facts stated in the preceding item (including the facts constituting the grounds for issuing any other disposition, or grounds for issuing a recommendation, etc., if the facts constituting the grounds for the disposition constitute the violation of any other disposition based on the provisions of any of the laws listed in the Appended Table or the non-compliance with a recommendation, etc.).
machine translation, not official
**第四項** この法律において「行政機関」とは、次に掲げる機関をいう。
art-2/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-4
The term "administrative body" as used in this Act means any of the following organizations:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**一** 内閣府、宮内庁、内閣府設置法（平成十一年法律第八十九号）第四十九条第一項若しくは第二項に規定する機関、デジタル庁、国家行政組織法（昭和二十三年法律第百二十号）第三条第二項に規定する機関、法律の規定に基づき内閣の所轄の下に置かれる機関若しくはこれらに置かれる機関又はこれらの機関の職員であって法律上独立に権限を行使することを認められた職員
art-2/par-4/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-4/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-4/item-1
Cabinet Office, the Imperial Household Agency, organizations provided for in Article 49, paragraph (1) or (2) of the Act for Establishment of the Cabinet Office (Act No. 89 of 1999), the Digital Agency, organizations provided for in Article 3, paragraph (2) of the National Government Organization Act (Act No. 120 of 1948), organizations under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet which were established pursuant to laws, organizations established within one of these organizations, or the employees of those organizations who are authorized by laws to independently exercise their authority; and
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 地方公共団体の機関（議会を除く。）
art-2/par-4/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-2/par-4/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-2/par-4/item-2
organizations (excluding assemblies) of local governments.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
## 第二章 公益通報をしたことを理由とする公益通報者の解雇の無効及び不利益な取扱いの禁止等 — Chapter II Invalidity of Dismissal of, and Prohibition of Disadvantageous Treatment of, Whistleblowers on the Grounds of Whistleblowing
heading: machine translation, not official
ch-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/ch-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/ch-2
### 第三条（解雇の無効） — Invalidity of Dismissal
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art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3
**第一項** 労働者である公益通報者が次の各号に掲げる場合においてそれぞれ当該各号に定める公益通報をしたことを理由として前条第一項第一号に定める事業者（当該労働者を自ら使用するものに限る。第九条において同じ。）が行った解雇は、無効とする。
art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1
The dismissal of a worker carried out by a business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (i) (limited to one that directly employs the worker; the same applies in Article 9) is void if it is on the grounds that the worker, being a whistleblower, has conducted whistleblowing provided for in the respective following items in the cases stated in those items.
machine translation, not official
**一** 通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしていると思料する場合 当該役務提供先等に対する公益通報
art-3/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-1
if the whistleblower considers that a reportable fact has occurred, or is about to occur:whistleblowing to the recipient of services or other designated person;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 通報対象事実が生じ、若しくはまさに生じようとしていると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合又は通報対象事実が生じ、若しくはまさに生じようとしていると思料し、かつ、次に掲げる事項を記載した書面（電子的方式、磁気的方式その他人の知覚によっては認識することができない方式で作られる記録を含む。次号ホにおいて同じ。）を提出する場合 当該通報対象事実について処分又は勧告等をする権限を有する行政機関等に対する公益通報
art-3/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-2
if the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that a reportable fact has occurred or is about to occur; or if the whistleblower considers that a reportable fact has occurred, or is about to occur, and submits a document stating the following matters (including a record made by an electronic method, a magnetic method, or any other method not recognizable to human senses; the same applies in (e) of the following item): whistleblowing to an administrative body or other designated person that has the authority to impose a disposition or make a recommendation or other act regarding the reportable fact:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**イ** 公益通報者の氏名又は名称及び住所又は居所
art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-1
the name and address or residence of the whistleblower;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**ロ** 当該通報対象事実の内容
art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-2
details of the reportable fact;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**ハ** 当該通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしていると思料する理由
art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-3
reasons for considering that the reportable fact has occurred or is about to occur; and
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**ニ** 当該通報対象事実について法令に基づく措置その他適当な措置がとられるべきと思料する理由
art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-2/sub-4
reasons for considering that measures based on laws and regulations, or any other appropriate measures should be taken with respect to the reportable fact.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**三** 通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしていると信ずるに足りる相当の理由があり、かつ、次のいずれかに該当する場合 その者に対し当該通報対象事実を通報することがその発生又はこれによる被害の拡大を防止するために必要であると認められる者に対する公益通報
art-3/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-3
if the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that a reportable fact has occurred or is about to occur, and one of the following cases applies: whistleblowing report to a person to whom reporting the reportable fact is considered necessary to prevent its occurrence or the spread of damage it causes:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**イ** 前二号に定める公益通報をすれば解雇その他不利益な取扱いを受けると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-1
the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that if they conduct whistleblowing provided for in the preceding two items, they will be subject to dismissal or other disadvantageous treatment;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**ロ** 第一号に定める公益通報をすれば当該通報対象事実に係る証拠が隠滅され、偽造され、又は変造されるおそれがあると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-2
the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that if they conduct whistleblowing provided for in item (i), the evidence for the reportable fact might be concealed, counterfeited, or altered;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**ハ** 第一号に定める公益通報をすれば、役務提供先が、当該公益通報者について知り得た事項を、当該公益通報者を特定させるものであることを知りながら、正当な理由がなくて漏らすと信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-3
the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that if they conduct whistleblowing as provided for in item (i), the recipient of services will divulge the information acquired with respect to the whistleblower without just cause despite knowing that the information enables the identification of the whistleblower;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**ニ** 役務提供先から前二号に定める公益通報をしないことを正当な理由がなくて要求された場合
art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-4
it is requested that the whistleblower does not conduct whistleblowing provided for in the preceding two items by the recipient of services without just cause;
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**ホ** 書面により第一号に定める公益通報をした日から二十日を経過しても、当該通報対象事実について、当該役務提供先等から調査を行う旨の通知がない場合又は当該役務提供先等が正当な理由がなくて調査を行わない場合
art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-5
even if twenty days have elapsed from the day of conducting whistleblowing provided for in item (i) in writing, the whistleblower does not receive a notice from the relevant recipient of services or other designated person about the commencement of an investigation on the reportable fact, or the relevant recipient of services or other designated person does not investigate the reportable fact without just cause; or
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**ヘ** 個人の生命若しくは身体に対する危害又は個人（事業を行う場合におけるものを除く。以下このヘにおいて同じ。）の財産に対する損害（回復することができない損害又は著しく多数の個人における多額の損害であって、通報対象事実を直接の原因とするものに限る。第六条第二号ロ及び第三号ロにおいて同じ。）が発生し、又は発生する急迫した危険があると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-3/par-1/item-3/sub-6
the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that harm to the life or physical wellbeing of an individual, or damage to the property of an individual (excluding an individual conducting business; the same applies below in this sub-item (f)) (limited to irreparable damage or substantial amount of damage to an extremely large number of individuals directly caused by the reportable fact; the same applies in Article 6, item (ii), (b) and item (iii), (b)) has occurred, or there is an imminent danger of its occurrence.
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### 第四条（労働者派遣契約の解除の無効） — Invalidity of Cancellation of a Worker Dispatch Contract
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art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-4
**第一項** 第二条第一項第二号に定める事業者（当該派遣労働者に係る労働者派遣の役務の提供を受けるものに限る。以下この条及び次条第二項において同じ。）の指揮命令の下に労働する派遣労働者である公益通報者が前条各号に定める公益通報をしたことを理由として第二条第一項第二号に定める事業者が行った労働者派遣契約（労働者派遣法第二十六条第一項に規定する労働者派遣契約をいう。）の解除は、無効とする。
art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-4/par-1
The cancellation of a worker dispatch contract (meaning a worker dispatch contract prescribed in Article 26, paragraph (1) of the Worker Dispatching Act) by a business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (ii) is void if it is on the grounds that a whistleblower who is a dispatched worker working under the directions and orders of a business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (ii) (limited to a business operator receiving provision of the services of worker dispatch related to the relevant dispatched worker; the same applies in this Article and Article 5, paragraph (2)) has conducted whistleblowing provided for in the items of the preceding Article.
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### 第五条（不利益取扱いの禁止） — Prohibition of Disadvantageous Treatment
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art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-5
**第一項** 第三条に規定するもののほか、第二条第一項第一号に定める事業者は、その使用し、又は使用していた公益通報者が第三条各号に定める公益通報をしたことを理由として、当該公益通報者に対して、降格、減給、退職金の不支給その他不利益な取扱いをしてはならない。
art-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-5/par-1
In addition to what is provided for in Article 3, a business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (i) must not treat a whistleblower who is or was employed by the business operator in a disadvantageous manner, such as by demotion, reduction of salary, or non-payment of retirement allowance, or otherwise, on the grounds that the whistleblower has conducted whistleblowing provided for in the items of Article 3.
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**第二項** 前条に規定するもののほか、第二条第一項第二号に定める事業者は、その指揮命令の下に労働する派遣労働者である公益通報者が第三条各号に定める公益通報をしたことを理由として、当該公益通報者に対して、当該公益通報者に係る労働者派遣をする事業者に派遣労働者の交代を求めることその他不利益な取扱いをしてはならない。
art-5/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-5/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-5/par-2
In addition to what is provided for in the preceding Article, a business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (ii) must not, on the grounds that a whistleblower who is a dispatched worker working under the directions and orders of the business operator has conducted whistleblowing provided for in the items of Article 3, request that the business operator carrying out the worker dispatch related to the whistleblower replace the dispatched worker, or otherwise treat the whistleblower in a disadvantageous manner.
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**第三項** 第二条第一項第四号に定める事業者（同号イに掲げる事業者に限る。次条及び第八条第四項において同じ。）は、その職務を行わせ、又は行わせていた公益通報者が次条各号に定める公益通報をしたことを理由として、当該公益通報者に対して、報酬の減額その他不利益な取扱い（解任を除く。）をしてはならない。
art-5/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-5/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-5/par-3
A business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (iv) (limited to a business operator stated in (a) of the item; the same applies in the following Article and Article 8, paragraph (4)) must not reduce the remuneration or otherwise treat the whistleblower disadvantageously (excluding dismissal) on the grounds that the whistleblower, who performs or performed duties for the business operator, has conducted whistleblowing provided for in the items of the following Article.
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### 第六条（役員を解任された場合の損害賠償請求） — Claim for Compensation for Damages in the Case of Dismissal as an Officer
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art-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6
**第一項** 役員である公益通報者は、次の各号に掲げる場合においてそれぞれ当該各号に定める公益通報をしたことを理由として第二条第一項第四号に定める事業者から解任された場合には、当該事業者に対し、解任によって生じた損害の賠償を請求することができる。
art-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1
If a whistleblower who is an officer is dismissed by the business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (iv) on the grounds of having conducted whistleblowing provided for in the respective following items in the cases stated in those items, the whistleblower may claim compensation for damages arising from the dismissal from the business operator.
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**一** 通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしていると思料する場合 当該役務提供先等に対する公益通報
art-6/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-1
if the whistleblower considers that a reportable fact has occurred, or is about to occur:whistleblowing to the recipient of services or other designated person;
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**二** 次のいずれかに該当する場合 当該通報対象事実について処分又は勧告等をする権限を有する行政機関等に対する公益通報
art-6/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-2
if one of the following applies: whistleblowing to an administrative body or other designated person that has the authority to impose a disposition or make a recommendation or other act regarding the reportable fact:
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**イ** 調査是正措置（善良な管理者と同一の注意をもって行う、通報対象事実の調査及びその是正のために必要な措置をいう。次号イにおいて同じ。）をとることに努めたにもかかわらず、なお当該通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしていると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-6/par-1/item-2/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-2/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-2/sub-1
if the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that a reportable fact has occurred or is about to occur despite efforts being made to conduct investigative and corrective measures (meaning measures necessary for investigation and correction of the reportable fact with the same level of care as that of a prudent manager; the same applies in (a) of the following item);
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**ロ** 通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしていると信ずるに足りる相当の理由があり、かつ、個人の生命若しくは身体に対する危害又は個人（事業を行う場合におけるものを除く。）の財産に対する損害が発生し、又は発生する急迫した危険があると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-6/par-1/item-2/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-2/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-2/sub-2
if the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that a reportable fact has occurred or is about to occur, and also that harm to the life or physical wellbeing of an individual, or damage to the property of an individual (excluding an individual conducting business) has occurred or there is an imminent danger of its occurrence.
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**三** 次のいずれかに該当する場合 その者に対し通報対象事実を通報することがその発生又はこれによる被害の拡大を防止するために必要であると認められる者に対する公益通報
art-6/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-3
if one of the following cases applies: whistleblowing to a person to whom reporting the reportable fact is considered necessary to prevent its occurrence or the spread of damage it causes:
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**イ** 調査是正措置をとることに努めたにもかかわらず、なお当該通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしていると信ずるに足りる相当の理由があり、かつ、次のいずれかに該当する場合
art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1
if a whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that a reportable fact has occurred or is about to occur despite efforts being made to conduct investigative and corrective measures, and one of the following applies:
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**（１）** 前二号に定める公益通報をすれば解任、報酬の減額その他不利益な取扱いを受けると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-1
the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that if they conduct whistleblowing provided for in the preceding two items, they will be subject to dismissal, reduction of remuneration, or other disadvantageous treatment;
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**（２）** 第一号に定める公益通報をすれば当該通報対象事実に係る証拠が隠滅され、偽造され、又は変造されるおそれがあると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-2
the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that if they conduct whistleblowing provided for in item (i), the evidence for the reportable fact might be concealed, counterfeited, or altered;
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**（３）** 役務提供先から前二号に定める公益通報をしないことを正当な理由がなくて要求された場合
art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-1/sub2-3
it is requested that the whistleblower does not conduct whistleblowing provided for in the preceding two items by the recipient of services without just cause.
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**ロ** 通報対象事実が生じ、又はまさに生じようとしていると信ずるに足りる相当の理由があり、かつ、個人の生命若しくは身体に対する危害又は個人（事業を行う場合におけるものを除く。）の財産に対する損害が発生し、又は発生する急迫した危険があると信ずるに足りる相当の理由がある場合
art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-6/par-1/item-3/sub-2
if the whistleblower has reasonable grounds to believe that a reportable fact has occurred or is about to occur, and also that harm to the life or physical wellbeing of an individual, or damage to the property of an individual (excluding an individual conducting business) has occurred or there is an imminent danger of its occurrence.
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### 第七条（損害賠償の制限） — (Limitation of Claims for Damages)
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art-7 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-7
**第一項** 第二条第一項各号に定める事業者は、第三条各号及び前条各号に定める公益通報によって損害を受けたことを理由として、当該公益通報をした公益通報者に対して、賠償を請求することができない。
art-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-7/par-1
The business operator provided for in each item of Article 2, paragraph (1) may not claim compensation from the whistleblower who has conducted whistleblowing on the grounds that the business operator has suffered damage due to the whistleblowing provided for in each item of Article 3 and each item of the preceding Article.
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### 第八条（解釈規定） — (Interpretative Provisions)
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art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-8
**第一項** 第三条から前条までの規定は、通報対象事実に係る通報をしたことを理由として第二条第一項各号に掲げる者に対して解雇その他不利益な取扱いをすることを禁止する他の法令の規定の適用を妨げるものではない。
art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-8/par-1
The provisions of Articles 3 through 7 do not preclude the application of the provisions of other laws and regulations that prohibit dismissal or any other disadvantageous treatment of a person stated in the items of Article 2, paragraph (1) on the grounds of making a whistleblowing regarding a reportable fact.
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**第二項** 第三条の規定は、労働契約法（平成十九年法律第百二十八号）第十六条の規定の適用を妨げるものではない。
art-8/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-8/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-8/par-2
The provisions of Article 3 do not preclude the application of the provisions of Article 16 of the Labor Contracts Act (Act No. 128 of 2007).
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**第三項** 第五条第一項の規定は、労働契約法第十四条及び第十五条の規定の適用を妨げるものではない。
art-8/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-8/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-8/par-3
The provisions of Article 5, paragraph (1) do not preclude the application of the provisions of Articles 14 and 15 of the Labor Contracts Act.
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**第四項** 第六条の規定は、通報対象事実に係る通報をしたことを理由として第二条第一項第四号に定める事業者から役員を解任された者が当該事業者に対し解任によって生じた損害の賠償を請求することができる旨の他の法令の規定の適用を妨げるものではない。
art-8/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-8/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-8/par-4
The provisions of Article 6 do not preclude the application of the provisions of other laws and regulations to the effect that a person who has been dismissed as an officer by a business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (iv) on the grounds of having made a report concerning a reportable fact may claim compensation for damages arising from the dismissal against the business operator.
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### 第九条（一般職の国家公務員等に対する取扱い） — (Treatment of Regular Service National Public Employees or Other Public Employees)
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art-9 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-9 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-9
**第一項** 第三条各号に定める公益通報をしたことを理由とする一般職の国家公務員、裁判所職員臨時措置法（昭和二十六年法律第二百九十九号）の適用を受ける裁判所職員、国会職員法（昭和二十二年法律第八十五号）の適用を受ける国会職員、自衛隊法（昭和二十九年法律第百六十五号）第二条第五項に規定する隊員及び一般職の地方公務員（以下この条において「一般職の国家公務員等」という。）に対する免職その他不利益な取扱いの禁止については、第三条から第五条までの規定にかかわらず、国家公務員法（昭和二十二年法律第百二十号。裁判所職員臨時措置法において準用する場合を含む。）、国会職員法、自衛隊法及び地方公務員法（昭和二十五年法律第二百六十一号）の定めるところによる。この場合において、第二条第一項第一号に定める事業者は、第三条各号に定める公益通報をしたことを理由として一般職の国家公務員等に対して免職その他不利益な取扱いがされることのないよう、これらの法律の規定を適用しなければならない。
art-9/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-9/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-9/par-1
The prohibition of dismissal or other disadvantageous treatment, on the grounds of having conducted whistleblowing provided for in the items of Article 3, of national public employees in the regular service, court employees to whom the Act on Temporary Measures concerning Court Officials (Act No. 299 of 1951) applies, Diet employees to whom the Diet Officers Act (Act No. 85 of 1947) applies, corps personnel provided for in Article 2, paragraph (5) of the Self-Defense Forces Act (Act No. 165 of 1954), and local public employees in the regular service (referred to as "regular service national public employees, etc." in this Article) is governed, notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 3 through 5, by the provisions of the National Public Service Act (Act No. 120 of 1947; including as applied mutatis mutandis under the Act on Temporary Measures concerning Court Officials), the Diet Officers Act, the Self-Defense Forces Act, and the Local Public Service Act (Act No. 261 of 1950). In this case, a business operator provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1), item (i) must apply the provisions of those Acts so that no dismissal or other disadvantageous treatment is imposed on regular service national public employees, etc. on the grounds of having conducted whistleblowing provided for in the items of Article 3.
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### 第十条（他人の正当な利益等の尊重） — (Respect for the Legitimate Interests of Others)
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art-10 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-10 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-10
**第一項** 第三条各号及び第六条各号に定める公益通報をする者は、他人の正当な利益又は公共の利益を害することのないよう努めなければならない。
art-10/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-10/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-10/par-1
Any person who conducts whistleblowing as provided for in the items of Article 3 and the items of Article 6 must make efforts not to damage the legitimate interests of others and the public interest.
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## 第三章 事業者がとるべき措置等 — Chapter III Measures to Be Taken by Business Operators
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ch-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/ch-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/ch-3
### 第十一条（事業者がとるべき措置） — (Measures to Be Taken by Business Operators)
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art-11 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-11 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-11
**第一項** 事業者は、第三条第一号及び第六条第一号に定める公益通報を受け、並びに当該公益通報に係る通報対象事実の調査をし、及びその是正に必要な措置をとる業務（次条において「公益通報対応業務」という。）に従事する者（次条において「公益通報対応業務従事者」という。）を定めなければならない。
art-11/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-11/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-11/par-1
A business operator must designate a person to be engaged in the operations of receiving whistleblowing provided for in Article 3, item (i) and Article 6, item (i), investigating the reportable fact relating to the whistleblowing, and taking necessary measures to correct it (referred to as the "operations to respond to whistleblowing" in the following Article) (referred to as a "person engaged in the operations to respond to whistleblowing" in the following Article).
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**第二項** 事業者は、前項に定めるもののほか、公益通報者の保護を図るとともに、公益通報の内容の活用により国民の生命、身体、財産その他の利益の保護に関わる法令の規定の遵守を図るため、第三条第一号及び第六条第一号に定める公益通報に応じ、適切に対応するために必要な体制の整備その他の必要な措置をとらなければならない。
art-11/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-11/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-11/par-2
In addition to what is provided for in the preceding paragraph, a business operator must establish necessary systems to respond to and to appropriately handle the whistleblowing provided for in Article 3, item (i) and Article 6, item (i), and take other necessary measures, in order to protect whistleblowers and to ensure compliance with the provisions of laws and regulations relating to the protection of the lives, physical wellbeing, property, and other interests of citizens by making use of the content of whistleblowing.
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**第三項** 常時使用する労働者の数が三百人以下の事業者については、第一項中「定めなければ」とあるのは「定めるように努めなければ」と、前項中「とらなければ」とあるのは「とるように努めなければ」とする。
art-11/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-11/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-11/par-3
Concerning any business operator that regularly employs 300 or fewer workers, the phrase "must designate" in paragraph (1) is replaced with "must endeavor to designate" and the phrase "must establish" in the preceding paragraph is replaced with "must endeavor to establish".
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**第四項** 内閣総理大臣は、第一項及び第二項（これらの規定を前項の規定により読み替えて適用する場合を含む。）の規定に基づき事業者がとるべき措置に関して、その適切かつ有効な実施を図るために必要な指針（以下この条において単に「指針」という。）を定めるものとする。
art-11/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-11/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-11/par-4
The Prime Minister is to establish guidelines necessary for the appropriate and effective implementation of the measures to be taken by business operators based on the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) (including as applied following the replacement of the terms pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph) (these guidelines are simply referred to below as the "guidelines" in this Article).
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**第五項** 内閣総理大臣は、指針を定めようとするときは、あらかじめ、消費者委員会の意見を聴かなければならない。
art-11/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-11/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-11/par-5
When establishing the guidelines, the Prime Minister must hear the opinion of the Consumer Commission in advance.
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**第六項** 内閣総理大臣は、指針を定めたときは、遅滞なく、これを公表するものとする。
art-11/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-11/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-11/par-6
Upon establishing the guidelines, the Prime Minister is to publicize them without delay.
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**第七項** 前二項の規定は、指針の変更について準用する。
art-11/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-11/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-11/par-7
The provisions of the preceding two paragraphs apply mutatis mutandis to any change of the guidelines.
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### 第十二条（公益通報対応業務従事者の義務） — (Obligations of Persons Engaged in the Activity of Dealing with Whistleblowing)
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art-12 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-12 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-12
**第一項** 公益通報対応業務従事者又は公益通報対応業務従事者であった者は、正当な理由がなく、その公益通報対応業務に関して知り得た事項であって公益通報者を特定させるものを漏らしてはならない。
art-12/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-12/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-12/par-1
A person who is or was engaged in the activity of dealing with whistleblowing must not divulge any information which comes to the person's knowledge in connection with the activity of dealing with whistleblowing that enables the identification of the whistleblower, without just cause.
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### 第十三条（行政機関がとるべき措置） — (Measures to Be Taken by Administrative Bodies)
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art-13 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-13 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-13
**第一項** 通報対象事実について処分又は勧告等をする権限を有する行政機関は、公益通報者から第三条第二号及び第六条第二号に定める公益通報をされた場合には、必要な調査を行い、当該公益通報に係る通報対象事実があると認めるときは、法令に基づく措置その他適当な措置をとらなければならない。
art-13/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-13/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-13/par-1
If whistleblowing provided for in Article 3, item (ii) and Article 6, item (ii) is conducted by a whistleblower, an administrative body with the authority to impose a disposition or make a recommendation, etc. regarding the reportable fact must conduct necessary investigations, and if it recognizes that the reportable fact subject to the whistleblowing exists, it must take measures based on laws and regulations or any other appropriate measures.
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**第二項** 通報対象事実について処分又は勧告等をする権限を有する行政機関（第二条第四項第一号に規定する職員を除く。）は、前項に規定する措置の適切な実施を図るため、第三条第二号及び第六条第二号に定める公益通報に応じ、適切に対応するために必要な体制の整備その他の必要な措置をとらなければならない。
art-13/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-13/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-13/par-2
In order to ensure appropriate implementation of the measures provided for in the preceding paragraph, an administrative body (excluding the officials provided for in Article 2, paragraph (4), item (i)) that has the authority to impose a disposition or make a recommendation, etc. with regard to a reportable fact must respond to the whistleblowing provided for in Article 3, item (ii) and Article 6, item (ii), establish a system necessary for appropriately responding to it, and take other necessary measures.
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**第三項** 第一項の公益通報が第二条第三項第一号に掲げる犯罪行為の事実を内容とする場合における当該犯罪の捜査及び公訴については、前二項の規定にかかわらず、刑事訴訟法（昭和二十三年法律第百三十一号）の定めるところによる。
art-13/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-13/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-13/par-3
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs, if the whistleblowing referred to in paragraph (1) concerns a fact that constitutes a criminal act as provided for in Article 2, paragraph (3), item (i), the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Act No. 131 of 1948) govern the criminal investigation and prosecution.
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### 第十四条（教示） — (Information)
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art-14 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-14 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-14
**第一項** 前条第一項の公益通報が誤って当該公益通報に係る通報対象事実について処分又は勧告等をする権限を有しない行政機関に対してされたときは、当該行政機関は、当該公益通報者に対し、当該公益通報に係る通報対象事実について処分又は勧告等をする権限を有する行政機関を教示しなければならない。
art-14/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-14/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-14/par-1
If a whistleblowing referred to in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article is erroneously conducted to an administrative body that does not have the authority to impose a disposition or make a recommendation or other act regarding the reportable fact subject to the whistleblowing, the administrative body must inform the whistleblower of the administrative body that has the authority to impose a disposition or make a recommendation or other act regarding that reportable fact.
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## 第四章 雑則 — Chapter IV Miscellaneous Provisions
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ch-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/ch-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/ch-4
### 第十五条（報告の徴収並びに助言、指導及び勧告） — Collecting Reports and Providing Advice, Guidance and Recommendations
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art-15 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-15 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-15
**第一項** 内閣総理大臣は、第十一条第一項及び第二項（これらの規定を同条第三項の規定により読み替えて適用する場合を含む。）の規定の施行に関し必要があると認めるときは、事業者に対して、報告を求め、又は助言、指導若しくは勧告をすることができる。
art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-15/par-1
The Prime Minister may request a report from, or give advice, guidance or recommendations to, a business operator if the Prime Minister finds it necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of Article 11, paragraphs (1) and (2) (including if these provisions are applied by replacing the terms pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of the Article).
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### 第十六条（公表） — Public Announcements
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art-16 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-16 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-16
**第一項** 内閣総理大臣は、第十一条第一項及び第二項の規定に違反している事業者に対し、前条の規定による勧告をした場合において、その勧告を受けた者がこれに従わなかったときは、その旨を公表することができる。
art-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-16/par-1
If the Prime Minister has given a recommendation under the preceding Article to a business operator that is in violation of the provisions of Article 11, paragraphs (1) and (2), and the person who received the recommendation has not complied with it, the Prime Minister may make a public announcement to that effect.
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### 第十七条（関係行政機関への照会等） — (Inquiry to Relevant Administrative Bodies)
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art-17 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-17 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-17
**第一項** 内閣総理大臣は、この法律の規定に基づく事務に関し、関係行政機関に対し、照会し、又は協力を求めることができる。
art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-17/par-1
The Prime Minister may make an inquiry to or request cooperation from the relevant administrative bodies with regard to the affairs based on the provisions of this Act.
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### 第十八条（内閣総理大臣による情報の収集、整理及び提供） — (Collection, Arrangement, and Provision of Information by the Prime Minister)
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art-18 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-18 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-18
**第一項** 内閣総理大臣は、公益通報及び公益通報者の状況に関する情報その他その普及が公益通報者の保護及び公益通報の内容の活用による国民の生命、身体、財産その他の利益の保護に関わる法令の規定の遵守に資することとなる情報の収集、整理及び提供に努めなければならない。
art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-18/par-1
The Prime Minister must endeavor to collect, arrange, and provide information on the status of whistleblowing and whistleblowers, and any other information of which the dissemination contributes to compliance with the provisions of laws and regulations concerning the protection of whistleblowers and the protection of life, physical wellbeing, property, and other interests of citizens by utilizing the contents of whistleblowing.
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### 第十九条（権限の委任） — (Delegation of Authority)
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art-19 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-19 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-19
**第一項** 内閣総理大臣は、この法律による権限（政令で定めるものを除く。）を消費者庁長官に委任する。
art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-19/par-1
The Prime Minister delegates the authority under this Act (excluding the authority provided for in Cabinet Order) to the Commissioner of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
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### 第二十条（適用除外） — (Exemption)
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art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-20
**第一項** 第十五条及び第十六条の規定は、国及び地方公共団体に適用しない。
art-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-20/par-1
The provisions of Articles 15 and 16 do not apply to the national government and local governments.
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## 第五章 罰則 — Chapter V Penal Provisions
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ch-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/ch-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/ch-5
### 第二十一条
art-21 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-21 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-21
**第一項** 第十二条の規定に違反して同条に規定する事項を漏らした者は、三十万円以下の罰金に処する。
art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-21/par-1
Any person who has divulged any information provided for in Article 12 in violation of the Article is to be subject to a fine of not more than 300,000 yen.
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### 第二十二条
art-22 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-22 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-22
**第一項** 第十五条の規定による報告をせず、又は虚偽の報告をした者は、二十万円以下の過料に処する。
art-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/art-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/art-22/par-1
A person who has failed to make a report under Article 15 or has made a false report is punished by a civil fine of not more than 200,000 yen.
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# 附則・別表・様式 (supplementary provisions, appended tables and forms)
## 附 則
suppl-4161-122 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4161-122 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4161-122
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
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suppl-4161-122/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4161-122/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4161-122/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して二年を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行し、この法律の施行後にされた公益通報について適用する。
suppl-4161-122/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4161-122/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4161-122/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect on the date provided for by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding two years from the date of promulgation, and applies to the whistleblowing conducted on or after the effective date.
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### 第二条（検討） — (Reviews)
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suppl-4161-122/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4161-122/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4161-122/art-2
**第一項** 政府は、この法律の施行後五年を目途として、この法律の施行の状況について検討を加え、その結果に基づいて必要な措置を講ずるものとする。
suppl-4161-122/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4161-122/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4161-122/art-2/par-1
Approximately five years after this Act comes into effect, the national government is to review the status of enforcement of this Act and take necessary measures based on those results.
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## 附 則 平成一八年六月一四日法律第六六号
suppl-4181-66 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4181-66 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4181-66
**第一項** この法律は、平成十八年証券取引法改正法の施行の日から施行する。
suppl-4181-66/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4181-66/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4181-66/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of the date on which the 2006 Act Amending the Securities and Exchange Act comes into effect.
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## 附 則 平成一九年一二月五日法律第一二八号
suppl-4191-128 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4191-128 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4191-128
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
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suppl-4191-128/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4191-128/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4191-128/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して三月を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。
suppl-4191-128/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4191-128/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4191-128/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of the day specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding three months from the date of promulgation.
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## 附 則 平成二四年四月六日法律第二七号
suppl-4241-27 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4241-27 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4241-27
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
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suppl-4241-27/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4241-27/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4241-27/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して六月を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。
suppl-4241-27/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4241-27/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4241-27/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of the day specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding six months from the date of promulgation.
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## 附 則 平成二五年六月二八日法律第七〇号
suppl-4251-70 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4251-70 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4251-70
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
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suppl-4251-70/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4251-70/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4251-70/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して二年を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。
suppl-4251-70/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4251-70/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4251-70/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of the day specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding two years from the date of promulgation.
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## 附 則 平成二九年六月二三日法律第七〇号
suppl-4291-70 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4291-70 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4291-70
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
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suppl-4291-70/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4291-70/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4291-70/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して一年を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。
suppl-4291-70/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-4291-70/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-4291-70/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of the day specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding one year from the date of promulgation.
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## 附 則 令和二年六月一二日法律第五一号
suppl-5021-51 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
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suppl-5021-51/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して二年を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。ただし、附則第三条及び第四条の規定は、公布の日から施行する。
suppl-5021-51/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of the day specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding two years from the date of promulgation; provided, however, that the provisions of Article 3 and Article 4 of the Supplementary Provisions come into effect as of the date of promulgation.
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### 第二条（経過措置） — (Transitional Measures)
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suppl-5021-51/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-2
**第一項** この法律による改正後の公益通報者保護法（以下「新法」という。）の規定は、この法律の施行後にされる新法第二条第一項に規定する公益通報について適用し、この法律の施行前にされたこの法律による改正前の公益通報者保護法第二条第一項に規定する公益通報については、なお従前の例による。
suppl-5021-51/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-2/par-1
The provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Act amended by this Act (referred to below as the "new Act") apply to the whistleblowing prescribed in Article 2, paragraph (1) of the new Act that is made after the enforcement of this Act, and prior laws continue to govern the whistleblowing prescribed in Article 2, paragraph (1) of the Whistleblower Protection Act before amendment by this Act that is made before the enforcement of this Act.
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### 第三条
suppl-5021-51/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-3
**第一項** 内閣総理大臣は、この法律の施行前においても、新法第十一条第四項から第七項までの規定の例により、事業者がとるべき措置に関する指針を定めることができる。
suppl-5021-51/art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-3/par-1
Even before the enforcement of this Act, the Prime Minister may establish guidelines concerning measures to be taken by business operators, in accordance with the provisions of Article 11, paragraphs (4) through (7) of the new Act.
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**第二項** 前項の規定により定められた指針は、この法律の施行の日において新法第十一条第四項の規定により定められたものとみなす。
suppl-5021-51/art-3/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-3/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-3/par-2
The guidelines established pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph are deemed to have been established pursuant to the provisions of Article 11, paragraph (4) of the new Act on the effective date of this Act.
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### 第四条（政令への委任） — (Delegation to Cabinet Order)
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suppl-5021-51/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-4
**第一項** 前二条に定めるもののほか、この法律の施行に関し必要な経過措置は、政令で定める。
suppl-5021-51/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-4/par-1
In addition to what is provided for in the preceding two Articles, transitional measures necessary for the enforcement of this Act are specified by Cabinet Order.
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### 第五条（検討） — (Review)
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suppl-5021-51/art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-5
**第一項** 政府は、この法律の施行後三年を目途として、新法の施行の状況を勘案し、新法第二条第一項に規定する公益通報をしたことを理由とする同条第二項に規定する公益通報者に対する不利益な取扱いの是正に関する措置の在り方及び裁判手続における請求の取扱いその他新法の規定について検討を加え、その結果に基づいて必要な措置を講ずるものとする。
suppl-5021-51/art-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5021-51/art-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5021-51/art-5/par-1
Approximately three years after the enforcement of this Act, the national government is to consider the status of enforcement of the new Act, review the measures to rectify the disadvantageous treatment of whistleblower prescribed in Article 2, paragraph (2) of the new Act on the grounds of whistleblowing prescribed in paragraph (1) of that Article, the handling of claims in court proceedings, and other provisions of the new Act, and take necessary measures based on the results of the review.
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## 附 則 令和三年五月一九日法律第三六号
suppl-5031-36 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
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suppl-5031-36/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、令和三年九月一日から施行する。ただし、附則第六十条の規定は、公布の日から施行する。
suppl-5031-36/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of September 1, 2021;provided, however, that the provisions of Article 60 of the Supplementary Provisions come into effect as of the date of promulgation.
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### 第五十七条（処分等に関する経過措置） — (Transitional Measures Concerning Dispositions)
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suppl-5031-36/art-57 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-57 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-57
**第一項** この法律の施行前にこの法律による改正前のそれぞれの法律（これに基づく命令を含む。以下この条及び次条において「旧法令」という。）の規定により従前の国の機関がした認定等の処分その他の行為は、法令に別段の定めがあるもののほか、この法律の施行後は、この法律による改正後のそれぞれの法律（これに基づく命令を含む。以下この条及び次条において「新法令」という。）の相当規定により相当の国の機関がした認定等の処分その他の行為とみなす。
suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-1
Unless otherwise provided for in laws and regulations, a disposition of certification and notice or any other act made by a former organ of the national government before the enforcement of this Act pursuant to the provisions of the respective laws before amendment by this Act (including orders based on these laws; referred to below as "former laws and regulations" in this Article and the following Article) is deemed, after the enforcement of this Act, to be a disposition of certification and notice or any other act made by the corresponding organ of the national government pursuant to the corresponding provisions of the respective laws amended by this Act (including orders based on these laws; referred to below as "new laws and regulations" in this Article and the following Article).
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**第二項** この法律の施行の際現に旧法令の規定により従前の国の機関に対してされている申請、届出その他の行為は、法令に別段の定めがあるもののほか、この法律の施行後は、新法令の相当規定により相当の国の機関に対してされた申請、届出その他の行為とみなす。
suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-2
Unless otherwise provided for in laws and regulations, an application, notification, or any other act that has been filed with a former organ of the national government pursuant to the provisions of the former laws and regulations at the time of enforcement of this Act, is deemed, after the enforcement of this Act, to be an application, notification, or any other act that has been filed with the corresponding organ of the national government pursuant to the corresponding provisions of the new laws and regulations.
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**第三項** この法律の施行前に旧法令の規定により従前の国の機関に対して申請、届出その他の手続をしなければならない事項で、この法律の施行の日前に従前の国の機関に対してその手続がされていないものについては、法令に別段の定めがあるもののほか、この法律の施行後は、これを、新法令の相当規定により相当の国の機関に対してその手続がされていないものとみなして、新法令の規定を適用する。
suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-57/par-3
For matters for which applications, notifications, or other procedures are to be made before the former organs of the national government before the enforcement of this Act pursuant to the provisions of the former laws and regulations, if those procedures have not yet been made before the former organs of the national government before the date of enforcement of this Act, the provisions of the new laws and regulations apply after the enforcement of this Act, except those otherwise provided for by laws and regulations, by deeming that the procedures have not yet been made before the corresponding organs of the national government pursuant to the corresponding provisions of the new laws and regulations.
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### 第五十八条（命令の効力に関する経過措置） — (Transitional Measures Concerning the Effect of Orders)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
suppl-5031-36/art-58 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-58 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-58
**第一項** 旧法令の規定により発せられた内閣府設置法第七条第三項の内閣府令又は国家行政組織法第十二条第一項の省令は、法令に別段の定めがあるもののほか、この法律の施行後は、新法令の相当規定に基づいて発せられた相当の第七条第三項のデジタル庁令又は国家行政組織法第十二条第一項の省令としての効力を有するものとする。
suppl-5031-36/art-58/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-58/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-58/par-1
The Cabinet Office Order referred to in Article 7, paragraph (3) of the Act for Establishment of the Cabinet Office or the Ministerial Order referred to in Article 12, paragraph (1) of the National Government Organization Act, which has been issued pursuant to the provisions of the former laws and orders, is to remain in force as the corresponding Order of the Digital Agency referred to in Article 7, paragraph (3) or the Ministerial Order referred to in Article 12, paragraph (1) of the National Government Organization Act, which has been issued based on the corresponding provisions of the new laws and orders, after the enforcement of this Act, unless otherwise provided for in laws and orders.
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### 第六十条（政令への委任） — (Delegation to Cabinet Order)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
suppl-5031-36/art-60 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-60 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-60
**第一項** 附則第十五条、第十六条、第五十一条及び前三条に定めるもののほか、この法律の施行に関し必要な経過措置（罰則に関する経過措置を含む。）は、政令で定める。
suppl-5031-36/art-60/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5031-36/art-60/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5031-36/art-60/par-1
In addition to what is provided for in Article 15, Article 16, Article 51, and the preceding three Articles of the Supplementary Provisions, transitional measures necessary for the enforcement of this Act (including transitional measures concerning penal provisions) are specified by Cabinet Order.
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## 附 則 令和七年六月一一日法律第六二号
suppl-5071-62 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5071-62 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5071-62
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
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suppl-5071-62/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5071-62/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5071-62/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して一年六月を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。ただし、附則第八条の規定は、公布の日から施行する。
suppl-5071-62/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5071-62/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5071-62/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of the day specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding one year and six months from the date of promulgation; provided, however, that the provisions of Article 8 of the Supplementary Provisions come into effect as of the date of promulgation.
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### 第八条（政令への委任） — (Delegation to Cabinet Order)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
suppl-5071-62/art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5071-62/art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5071-62/art-8
**第一項** 附則第二条から前条までに定めるもののほか、この法律の施行に関し必要な経過措置（罰則に関する経過措置を含む。）は、政令で定める。
suppl-5071-62/art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5071-62/art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5071-62/art-8/par-1
In addition to what is provided for in Article 2 through the preceding Article of the Supplementary Provisions, transitional measures necessary for the enforcement of this Act (including transitional measures concerning penal provisions) are specified by Cabinet Order.
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## 附 則 令和八年七月一七日法律第六二号
suppl-5081-62 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5081-62 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5081-62
### 第一条（施行期日） — Effective Date
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suppl-5081-62/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5081-62/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5081-62/art-1
**第一項** この法律は、防災庁設置法（令和八年法律第六十一号）の施行の日から施行する。ただし、次の各号に掲げる規定は、当該各号に定める日から施行する。
suppl-5081-62/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5081-62/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5081-62/art-1/par-1
This Act comes into effect as of the date on which the Act for Establishment of the Disaster Management Agency (Act No. 61 of 2026) comes into effect; provided, however, that the provisions set forth in the following item come into effect as of the date specified in that item:
machine translation, not official
**一** 附則第八条の規定 公布の日
suppl-5081-62/art-1/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5081-62/art-1/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5081-62/art-1/par-1/item-1
the provisions of Article 8 of the Supplementary Provisions: the date of promulgation.
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### 第八条（政令への委任） — Delegation to Cabinet Order
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suppl-5081-62/art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5081-62/art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5081-62/art-8
**第一項** 附則第二条から前条までに定めるもののほか、この法律の施行に関し必要な経過措置（罰則に関する経過措置を含む。）は、政令で定める。
suppl-5081-62/art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/suppl-5081-62/art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/suppl-5081-62/art-8/par-1
In addition to what is provided for in Article 2 through the preceding Article of the Supplementary Provisions, transitional measures necessary for the enforcement of this Act (including transitional measures concerning penal provisions) are specified by Cabinet Order.
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## 別表 （第二条関係） — Appended Table
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appdx-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1
**一** 刑法（明治四十年法律第四十五号）
appdx-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1/item-1
Penal Code (Act No. 45 of 1907)
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 食品衛生法（昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号）
appdx-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1/item-2
Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**三** 金融商品取引法（昭和二十三年法律第二十五号）
appdx-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1/item-3
Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Act No. 25 of 1948)
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**四** 日本農林規格等に関する法律（昭和二十五年法律第百七十五号）
appdx-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1/item-4
Act on Japanese Agricultural Standards (Act No. 175 of 1950)
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**五** 大気汚染防止法（昭和四十三年法律第九十七号）
appdx-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1/item-5
Air Pollution Control Act (Act No. 97 of 1968)
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**六** 廃棄物の処理及び清掃に関する法律（昭和四十五年法律第百三十七号）
appdx-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1/item-6
Act on Waste Management and Public Cleaning (Act No. 137 of 1970)
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**七** 個人情報の保護に関する法律（平成十五年法律第五十七号）
appdx-1/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1/item-7
Act on Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003)
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**八** 前各号に掲げるもののほか、個人の生命又は身体の保護、消費者の利益の擁護、環境の保全、公正な競争の確保その他の国民の生命、身体、財産その他の利益の保護に関わる法律として政令で定めるもの
appdx-1/item-8 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/whistleblower-protection-act/appdx-1/item-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/416AC0000000122/appdx-1/item-8
in addition to those listed in the preceding items, laws and regulations specified by Cabinet Order as those concerning the protection of life or physical wellbeing of an individual, the protection of interests of the consumers, the conservation of the environment, and the protection of fair competition, and concerning the protection of life, physical wellbeing, property and other interests of citizens
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