Japan: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' inquiry into issues in information distribution in digital space
Progress
Current status
in consultation
08 Jul 2026 processing consultation
17 Jun 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: e-commerce
software provider: app stores
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications closes consultation on report addressing issues in information distribution in digital space
On 8 July 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications closes the consultation on the report addressing issues in information distribution in the digital space. The report focuses on platform operators, mobile carriers, operating system…
Event type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications opened consultation on report addressing issues in information distribution in digital space
On 17 June 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications opened a consultation on the report addressing issues in information distribution in the digital space, until 8 July 2026. The report focuses on platform operators, mobile carriers…
Event type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government