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Japanese cabinet proposes bills to introduce active cyberdefense

( February 7, 2025, 09:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japanese Cabinet has submitted two bills to parliament aimed at introducing active cyberdefense in Japan. One bill seeks to prevent cyberattacks by fostering collaboration between the government and the private sector and establishing a centralized policy headquarters. It will permit the monitoring of communications information, subject to preliminary approval and ongoing supervision by an independent organization. The second bill aims to prevent serious cyber threats by authorizing police forces to conduct neutralizing operations. The neutralization efforts will also be supervised by an independent organization, according to the bills. The statements, in Japanese, are attached....

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