Japan: METI investigation into Amazon, Apple and iTunes compliance with Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of Digital Platforms
Progress
Current status
under investigation
02 Aug 2024 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Published METI recommendations to Amazon, Apple and iTunes based on Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of Digital Platforms
On 2 August 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) published recommendations to Amazon, Apple and iTunes based on the Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of Digital Platforms. In particular, these recommendations address th…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government