Japanese officials battling misinformation on social media

Who claims what

• —A Japanese ministry official suggested that sharing information under individual names may facilitate smoother communication without complicated procedures — not independently verified. (per Japanese ministry official)
• —Japanese officials are addressing misinformation circulating on social media — not independently verified.

Our assessment

If Japanese officials are actively working to combat misinformation on social media, companies operating in or with Japan may see heightened scrutiny of information flows and potentially new guidance or regulatory interventions affecting information sharing or public communications. B2B sectors dealing with sensitive…