Japan: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications published report recommending measures for youth protection in online environments
Description
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications published report recommending measures for youth protection in online environments
On 2 June 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications published a first report on youth protection measures in online environments. The report sets out recommendations for platform operators, mobile carriers, operating system vendors, …
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores, search service provider, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body