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Contract Checklist for Use and Development of AI

AIの利用・開発に関する契約チェックリスト

Guidelines State lawEastern Asia · JPadopted

The Contract Checklist for Use and Development of AI, issued by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in February 2025, provides practical guidance and a checklist for businesses entering into contracts related to artificial intelligence. It addresses risk allocation, data and input/output handling, personal data protection laws, and security considerations across various AI service usage and development models. The document aims to help businesses, including those unfamiliar with AI legal practices, manage legal and operational risks effectively while promoting the adoption of AI technologies.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryGovernment (executive) · JP
Lead issuer
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

CompaniesPublic sector bodiesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

Business operators, legal counsels, and compliance officers looking to evaluate legal risks when drafting or reviewing contracts for AI services and systems.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

This document covers contract provisions and checkpoints for AI utilization and development, focusing on inputs, outputs, intellectual property, data protection compliance under Japanese law, and information security considerations.

What's missing

The document does not provide binding legal rulings or official model contract clauses, serving instead as a checklist and advisory reference for risk assessment.

Key takeaways
  • The checklist assists businesses in identifying and managing legal risks when negotiating contracts for AI use and development.
  • It categorizes AI services into three distinct usage types: general-purpose AI service usage, customization, and new development.
  • It emphasizes the careful handling of inputs, outputs, and intermediate results, particularly regarding data rights, privacy, and third-party provision.
  • It details compliance requirements under Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) when personal data is inputted into AI systems.
  • It highlights the importance of evaluating system security, audit clauses, and keeping track of terms of service updates.
Outline
1. 背景・目的及び想定読者
2. 対象とするAI関連サービスのユースケース
3. チェックリスト
4. 活用する上での留意点
IssuedFebruary 2025
Length2,900 words · 44 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

ai_contracts risk_management data_privacy intellectual_property artificial_intelligence compliance