Japan's MIC reviews platform content moderation
( October 15, 2026, 06:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on Thursday reviewed European court rulings on online-platform monitoring and discussed additional hearings with five major platforms, including Google, Meta Platforms and X, on how they handle harmful content and content that violates people's rights. In submissions to the ministry, Google and Meta raised concerns that requiring platforms to proactively monitor online content could threaten freedom of expression and lead to the removal of lawful content.Statements are attached (in Japanese)....
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