Governance & Compliance
Enterprise-grade governance.
Japan-ready.
KODAITSU delivers engineering with the governance architecture Japanese enterprises require — APPI-compliant data handling, SOC 2 Type II security posture, ISO 9001 quality management, and clear IP ownership. Every layer is designed for regulated environments.
Data governance & APPI.
Japan's Act on Protection of Personal Information sets a high bar. Our data governance framework meets it — with clear boundaries, auditable controls, and customer-defined data residency.
Data boundary by design
Data lives where you define it — in your cloud tenancy, on your on-premises infrastructure, or in a managed environment. No regulated data crosses the boundary without explicit authorization. APPI (Act on Protection of Personal Information) compliance is built into every engagement from the architecture phase.
Deployment flexibility
Customer choice of deployment model: cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premises, or hybrid. We adapt to your existing infrastructure and security policies — not the other way around. Data residency options align to Japanese regulatory requirements and any cross-border data transfer restrictions.
Access governance
Role-based access controls with principle of least privilege. All access is logged, monitored, and auditable. Engineers access environments through just-in-time, time-bound credentials — no standing access. Customer-controlled access policies are enforced at every tier.
APPI-aligned practices
Personal information handling follows APPI guidelines: purpose-of-use specification, data minimization, retention limits, and mandatory breach notification procedures. Our bilingual PMO ensures Japanese regulatory requirements are understood and applied — not lost in translation.
Security architecture.
SOC 2 Type II at the core. ISO 27001-aligned controls. Annual pen testing. Encryption by default. Zero standing access. Enterprise SSO. Security is not a checklist — it's the architecture.
SOC 2 Type II certified
Independently audited security, availability, and confidentiality controls. Annual Type II examination covers the full operating period — not a point-in-time snapshot. ISO 27001-aligned control framework runs in parallel.
Annual penetration testing
Independent third-party penetration tests conducted annually against production and development environments. Findings tracked to remediation with SLAs. Results available to customers under NDA.
Encryption everywhere
AES-256 encryption at rest for all data stores. TLS 1.3 for all data in transit. Customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) supported where the deployment model allows it. No plaintext credentials in code, config, or logs — ever.
Zero-standing-access model
Engineers have no persistent access to production or customer environments. Just-in-time access is granted per-task, time-bound, and fully auditable. Every access request is reviewed, approved, and logged. No shared accounts.
Enterprise identity integration
SSO via SAML 2.0 and OIDC. SCIM provisioning for automated user lifecycle management. Integration with Okta, Azure AD, and any SAML-compatible identity provider. No separate credential systems to manage.
Continuous monitoring
24/7 security operations with automated detection and response. SIEM aggregation across all environments. Anomaly detection, threat intelligence feeds, and incident response playbooks tested quarterly.
Quality management.
ISO 9001 certified delivery with bilingual governance. Every engagement has a named delivery manager, SLA-backed response times, and weekly Japanese-language status reporting.
ISO 9001 certified delivery
Quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015. Documented processes for requirements management, design review, code review, testing, and release. Continuous improvement through corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
Bilingual PMO
Project Management Office operates in both Japanese and English. Status reports, risk registers, and change requests are produced in Japanese for stakeholder consumption. Technical documentation in English. Nothing gets lost in translation.
Dedicated delivery manager
Every engagement is assigned a named delivery manager — your single point of accountability. They own scope, timeline, quality, and communication. Available during Japanese business hours. No escalation labyrinths.
SLA-backed response times
Weekly status reports — in Japanese
Structured weekly reports covering: progress against milestones, risks and mitigations, resource allocation, upcoming deliverables, and any decisions required. Delivered in Japanese for local stakeholder consumption.
Continuous improvement
Quarterly service reviews with trend analysis on quality metrics. Retrospectives after every major milestone. Lessons learned are fed back into delivery processes — we get better on your engagement and every engagement that follows.
Intellectual property.
You own what we build for you. Full stop. Every deliverable — code, documentation, design assets, data models — is your intellectual property from the moment of creation.
Full IP assignment
All work product created during an engagement is assigned to the client. No shared ownership. No joint IP. No license-back requirements unless explicitly agreed. Your code, your models, your competitive advantage.
Clean-room development
When engagement separation matters — for competitive reasons, regulatory requirements, or client policy — we operate clean-room development environments. Teams, infrastructure, and access are fully isolated between engagements. No cross-contamination.
Source code escrow
Source code escrow available through trusted third-party escrow agents. Provides business continuity assurance — if KODAITSU were to cease supporting a deliverable, all source code, build scripts, and documentation are released to the client under pre-agreed terms.
Third-party risk.
We manage our supply chain risk so you don't have to. Annual vendor reviews, subprocessor transparency, background-checked engineers, and NDA protection from the very first conversation.
Annual vendor security reviews
Every third-party vendor and subprocessor undergoes annual security assessment. We verify SOC 2 reports, ISO certifications, and security postures. Vendors that don't meet our bar don't enter our supply chain. Assessment results available to customers under NDA.
Subprocessor disclosure
Full subprocessor list disclosed before engagement start and updated with 30 days' notice for any changes. Customers have the right to object to specific subprocessors. No data flows to undisclosed third parties.
Background-checked engineers
Every engineer assigned to your engagement has passed background verification — identity, employment history, education, and criminal record where legally permissible. Senior engineers are vetted through technical assessments before they join your team.
NDA-governed from first contact
Non-disclosure agreements are signed before any detailed technical discussion. Your competitive position, trade secrets, and business strategy are protected from the very first conversation — not from contract signing. Mutual NDA available on request.
Book a 30-minute Japan delivery assessment.
We'll discuss your governance requirements, security posture, and compliance needs. If our model fits, we'll shape an engagement. If it doesn't, we'll tell you honestly — and point you in the right direction.
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