A laptop is seen in this file photo. Countermeasures against slander are urgently needed in the field of social media. (Mainichi/Yasuyoshi Tanaka) The Japanese government is preparing legislation that would require social media operators to strengthen measures against defamation. It is hoped that the bill to revise related laws, which the government intends to submit at a regular Diet session to be convened on Jan. 26, will contribute to healthier communication in cyberspace. The plans are based on draft measures compiled in December 2023 by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Study Group on…
Editorial: Japanese society must tackle online slander as gov’t eyes … – The Mainichi
