Japan: METI investigation into transparency and fairness of app stores under Transparency Act
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
20 Jan 2025 processing consultation
13 Dec 2024 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Closed consultation on METI draft evaluation of the transparency and fairness of app stores
On 20 January 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Trade and Industry (METI) closes its consultation on a draft report evaluating the transparency and fairness of app stores. This evaluation, conducted under the 2020 Act on Improving Transparency and …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Opened consultation on METI draft evaluation of the transparency and fairness of app stores
On 13 December 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Trade and Industry (METI) opened a consultation, due to close on 20 January 2025, on a draft report evaluating the transparency and fairness of app stores. This evaluation, conducted under the 2020 A…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government