Japanese Society and Culture
Article Title
Reform of Procedure about Civil Remedies for Victims of Slander on the Internet in Japan
Keywords
Slander on the Internet, Civil Litigation, Sender’s Information Disclosure, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Received Date
8-31-2022
Revised Date
9-6-2022
Accepted Date
10-17-2022
Publication Date
3-31-2023
Abstract
In recent years, suicides caused by slander on the Internet have become a major social problem in Japan. However, the procedure for disclosure of sender’s information, which is used to prepare for filing a lawsuit claiming damages against the wrongdoer, had problems regarding the structure of the procedure and the subject of disclosure. Therefore, the Act on Limitation of Liability of Providers was amended in 2021. This paper provides an overview of this amendment.
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Recommended Citation
Shimizu, Hiroshi
(2023)
"Reform of Procedure about Civil Remedies for Victims of Slander on the Internet in Japan,"
Japanese Society and Culture: Vol. 5, Article 2.
Available at:
https://gensoken.toyo.ac.jp/japanese-society-and-culture/vol5/iss1/2