Can Japan's co-regulatory model deliver better business dealings with Big Tech?
By Sachiko Sakamaki ( July 10, 2026, 07:25 GMT | Comment) -- Five years after Japan launched oversight of major technology platforms, the industry ministry is shifting its co-regulatory framework from assessing procedural compliance toward demanding measurable outcomes for business users. Last week's discussions on Meta Platforms and newly designated TikTok suggested monitoring panel members are increasingly focused on whether those efforts are improving outcomes for businesses, rather than simply whether companies are following the required processes — a shift that could test the effectiveness of Japan's co-regulatory model.Five years after Japan launched oversight of major technology platforms, the industry ministry is shifting its co-regulatory framework from assessing procedural compliance toward demanding measurable outcomes for business users....
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