Rihoko Kawai

Dr. Rihoko Kawai holds the position of Associate Professor of Law and Technology at Toyo University's Faculty of Information Networking for Innovation and Design (INIAD) in Tokyo, Japan.

Her research focuses on the intersection of law and technology, particularly exploring regulatory approaches that balance societal well-being with advancements in IT, including AI. Dr. Kawai's academic endeavors primarily revolve around children’s education in digital environments, especially privacy and intellectual property (IP), with her work featured in journals such as the Information Network Law Review and the IEICE-SITE technical report, primarily in Japanese. She has also authored commentary articles on US privacy law and GDPR in Japanese publications.

Collaborating across disciplines, Dr. Kawai has contributed to projects exploring the intersection of software engineering and legal frameworks, resulting in publications in journals such as the Proceedings of the International Workshop on Requirements Engineering and Law (RELAW).

Furthermore, Dr. Kawai has translated American academic book into Japanese, including notable works like Federal Trade Commission Privacy Law and Policy by Chris Jay Hoofnagle.

Beyond academia, Dr. Kawai has served as a member of the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) committee, conducting research on foreign privacy laws. Her contributions have played a pivotal role in the preparation of Japanese government reports on data privacy laws, with a particular focus on the US, Canada, and Uruguay.

In her leisure time, Dr. Kawai finds solace in playing the piano and accompanying her children as they explore the world of violin melodies. She also enjoys traveling and savoring diverse cuisines with her husband. 

For more information about Dr. Kawai's publications, please visit her profile on the Toyo University website.