Currently, satellite remote sensing data are utilized in a variety of methods. Due to the fact that satellite remote sensing data is information acquired from outer space beyond the reach of national sovereignty, it may raise a variety of legal issues, such as national security concerns and privacy concerns for individuals. This paper will introduce the regulations governing satellite remote sensing data under current national and international law, as well as their historical context and prospective challenges.
 This paper will first explain the fundamental concepts underlying satellite remote sensing technology. The paper then provides an overview of the “Remote Sensing Principle of 1986” and the Japanese domestic law, “Act on Ensuring Appropriate Handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data of 2016,” which regulates the handling of satellite remote sensing data. Finally, the legal issue surrounding satellite remote sensing data and privacy is brought up for future consideration.