Public Comment on Draft Revised Guideline on Article 26 of the Information Distribution Platform Act
「特定電気通信による情報の流通によって発生する権利侵害等への対処に関する法律第26条に関するガイドライン」（改定案）についての意見募集
Published: 2026-07-03 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Data / Privacy / AI · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-07-16 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-07-04
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AI summary
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Summary
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Soumu-sho) has opened a public comment period on a draft revision to guidelines concerning Article 26 of the law addressing rights infringement arising from information distribution via specified telecommunications. According to the metadata, the proposal was published on 2026-07-03 with a comment deadline of 2026-07-16 23:59, and is categorized under telecommunications. This is a draft out for public comment, not an enacted or finalized measure.
Business Impact
Providers of telecommunications or online platform services could be affected if the revised guideline changes expectations around handling information that may infringe rights.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official Japanese source and consulting the responsible MIC division to confirm the scope and status of the draft guideline.