Impact of Culture on Data Privacy and Security in Online Learning Systems in Japan – A Survey

Data privacy protection and security are critical challenges that affect online learning systems in grade school as well as higher education globally.This is especially important as online learning systems often hold valuable records which may have a negative effect on a student's life if not secured properly or leaked to malicious actors.It is important to analyze how students interact with online learning systems and the perceptions they have regarding data privacy and security to build online learning systems that properly protect the students' records and data as well as improve online learning systems that are currently in use.Cultural norms in different parts of the world, such as the East Asian nation of Japan, may also affect the perceptions of students in such regions regarding data privacy.The objective of this paper is to explore how Japanese cultural values impact student perceptions of data privacy and security in the context of online learning systems to improve data privacy practices and security measures within the cultural context of Japan by reviewing related literature and utilizing a quantitative survey with optional short response with a small sample of university students from Japan being recruited through convenience sampling.