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New local ordinance in Japan requires harmful online post removal, imposes fines

The ordinance allows residents to request removal of harmful posts and imposes fines up to 50,000 yen for noncompliance, complementing Japan’s national platform law.

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The ordinance, which was unanimously approved and enacted in December 2025, took effect on Jan 25. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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New local ordinance in Tottori requires harmful post removal, imposes fines

A revised ordinance took effect Sunday in Tottori Prefecture, enabling authorities to order the removal of defamatory or discriminatory online social media posts and impose fines of up…

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New local ordinance in Japan requires harmful online post removal, imposes fines

The ordinance, which was unanimously approved and enacted in December 2025, took effect on Jan 25. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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