Japan: MIC investigation into LINE regarding allegedly illegal data transfer
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Guidance issued by Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication as part of ongoing investigation into LINE for allegedly illegal data transfer
On 26 April 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC) provided the LINE messaging app with written guidance concerning the allegedly illegal data transfer on 17 March 2018. The MIC had opened an investigation on 19 Marc…
SourceJapanese government halts official use of messaging app LINE after allegedly illegal data transfer
On 29 March 2021, the Chief Cabinet Secretary of the Japanese Government announced in a press conference that the use of the messaging app LINE will be halted temporarily. This measure specifically affects the official use of the messaging app conce…
SourceRequest for information by Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication submitted to LINE for allegedly illegal data transfer
On 19 March 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC) opened its investigation into LINE messaging app for an allegedly illegal data transfer on 17 March 2018. MIC alleges LINE has made personal user information stored …
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