D-Quest's Free Webinar on 'Revised Whistleblower Protection Act: Key Guideline Changes and Practical Responses' [Held April 15, 2026]
D-Quest will host a free webinar on April 15, 2026, to explain practical corporate responses and roadmaps ahead of the December 2026 enforcement of the revised Whistleblower Protection Act.
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D-Quest Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Taisuke Wakiyama) will host a free webinar titled 'Revised Whistleblower Protection Act Guidelines and Commentary: Visualizing the Current Gap and What to Prepare by December 2026' starting at 14:00 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
A Practical Explanation Webinar Going Beyond Just 'Old vs. New' Comparisons
With the enforcement of the revised Whistleblower Protection Act scheduled for December 1, 2026, companies and organizations operating internal reporting systems are pressed to respond to the revised law. Amidst this, the Consumer Affairs Agency, the competent authority, published the latest guidelines and commentary on March 31.
Taking these movements into account, this webinar will organize how to review the current internal reporting system from a practical perspective based on three key points. We will deliver hints on how to grasp the gap between what the revised law demands and current system operations, and what preparations should be made before the enforcement.
1. The overall picture of the revised guidelines/commentary and what is demanded 'now'
- Key points of 'qualitative change' from the old guidelines and commentary
2. Incorporating into practice viewed from old vs. new comparisons
- The revised law seen across the three layers of rules, structure, and operation
- Specific responses such as designating response personnel, protecting whistleblowers (prohibition of disadvantageous treatment, sharing outside scope, etc.), notifications, records, and disclosures
- Practical application drawn from case studies
3. 'Visualizing' current deficiencies and the roadmap to December 2026
- Points that may currently be insufficient
- What should be prioritized before the December 2026 enforcement
- Hints for managing internal progress (how to involve relevant departments, key points for internal explanations)
Speakers
D-Quest has provided internal reporting window systems for over 20 years, even before the Whistleblower Protection Act was established. During this time, the law has been revised twice, including this upcoming change, increasing the difficulty of system operation. Even for experts, the sound and sustainable operation of the entire internal reporting system is difficult to achieve with only partial, phase-specific knowledge.
Speaking at this webinar is Takaaki Fukuyama of D-Quest, who has hands-on experience in internal reporting across the board—from system introduction in many companies to daily reporting responses, and even building global reporting systems. Based on his track record, he will explain concrete contents that go beyond mere 'old vs. new' comparisons.
Takaaki Fukuyama, Director at D-Quest Inc. / Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
As the head of D-Quest's internal reporting business, he is involved in supporting the operation and consulting on the improvement and new introduction of internal reporting systems for over 200 companies annually. In addition, he conducts over 40 seminars a year on establishing and operating internal reporting channels domestically and internationally, as well as compliance and anti-harassment training.
A Practical Explanation Webinar Going Beyond Just 'Old vs. New' Comparisons
With the enforcement of the revised Whistleblower Protection Act scheduled for December 1, 2026, companies and organizations operating internal reporting systems are pressed to respond to the revised law. Amidst this, the Consumer Affairs Agency, the competent authority, published the latest guidelines and commentary on March 31.
Taking these movements into account, this webinar will organize how to review the current internal reporting system from a practical perspective based on three key points. We will deliver hints on how to grasp the gap between what the revised law demands and current system operations, and what preparations should be made before the enforcement.
1. The overall picture of the revised guidelines/commentary and what is demanded 'now'
- Key points of 'qualitative change' from the old guidelines and commentary
2. Incorporating into practice viewed from old vs. new comparisons
- The revised law seen across the three layers of rules, structure, and operation
- Specific responses such as designating response personnel, protecting whistleblowers (prohibition of disadvantageous treatment, sharing outside scope, etc.), notifications, records, and disclosures
- Practical application drawn from case studies
3. 'Visualizing' current deficiencies and the roadmap to December 2026
- Points that may currently be insufficient
- What should be prioritized before the December 2026 enforcement
- Hints for managing internal progress (how to involve relevant departments, key points for internal explanations)
Speakers
D-Quest has provided internal reporting window systems for over 20 years, even before the Whistleblower Protection Act was established. During this time, the law has been revised twice, including this upcoming change, increasing the difficulty of system operation. Even for experts, the sound and sustainable operation of the entire internal reporting system is difficult to achieve with only partial, phase-specific knowledge.
Speaking at this webinar is Takaaki Fukuyama of D-Quest, who has hands-on experience in internal reporting across the board—from system introduction in many companies to daily reporting responses, and even building global reporting systems. Based on his track record, he will explain concrete contents that go beyond mere 'old vs. new' comparisons.
Takaaki Fukuyama, Director at D-Quest Inc. / Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
As the head of D-Quest's internal reporting business, he is involved in supporting the operation and consulting on the improvement and new introduction of internal reporting systems for over 200 companies annually. In addition, he conducts over 40 seminars a year on establishing and operating internal reporting channels domestically and internationally, as well as compliance and anti-harassment training.