Japan: Bill amending Act on Measures against Infringement of Rights through the Distribution of Information by Specified Telecommunications including procedural user rights was adopted by was adopted by House of Councillors

On 10 May 2024, the Bill amending the Act on Measures against Infringement of Rights through the Distribution of Information by Specified Telecommunications was adopted by the House of Councillors. The Bill requires designated large-scale specified telecommunications service providers to notify content senders when access to their transmitted information is blocked due to rights infringement claims. Content senders must be given an opportunity to submit their opinion before a disclosure of their information is granted, unless exceptional circumstances apply. In addition, platforms must publicise their complaint-handling standards and disclose the outcome of investigations to affected users. These measures aim to ensure transparency, accountability, and recourse in digital systems impacting user participation. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is responsible for supervising implementation and may issue administrative guidance or binding orders in cases of non-compliance.