Japan: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications inquiry into countering false and misinformation on the Internet
Progress
Current status
concluded
11 Mar 2024 concluded
06 Feb 2024 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Closed Consultation on Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications inquiry into countering false and misinformation on the Internet
On 11 March 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) closed the public consultation on the initiatives to counter false and misinformation on the Internet. The initiative is aimed at addressing the rise of new technologies and…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Opened Consultation on Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications inquiry into countering false and misinformation on the Internet
On 6 February 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) opened a public consultation on the initiatives to counter false and misinformation on the Internet until 11 March 2024. The initiative is aimed at addressing the rise o…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government