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Information Technology Law in Japan

Author: MASAO YANAGA
Publisher: Kluwer Law International
ISBN: 9789403549651
Published In: September 2022
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Japan ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical guide to information technology law – the law affecting information and communication technology (ICT) – in Japan – covers every aspect of the subject, including the regulation of digital markets, intellectual property rights in the digital context, relevant competition rules, drafting and negotiating ICT-related contracts, electronic transactions, and cybercrime. Lawyers who handle transnational matters will appreciate the detailed explanation of specific characteristics of practice and procedure.

Following a general introduction, the monograph assembles its information and guidance in six main areas of practice: (1) the regulatory framework of digital markets, including legal aspects of standardization, international private law applied to the online context, telecommunications law, regulation of audio-visual services and online commercial platforms; (2) online public services including e-government, e-health and online voting; (3) contract law with regard to software, hardware, networks and related services, with special attention to case law in this area, rules with regard to electronic evidence, regulation of electronic signatures, online financial services and electronic commerce; (4) software protection, legal protection of databases or chips, and other intellectual property matters; (5) the legal framework regarding cybersecurity and (6) the application of criminal procedure and substantive criminal law in the area of cybercrime.

Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this monograph a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Japan will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative law in this relatively new and challenging field.
The Author

List of Abbreviations

Preface

General Introduction

Chapter 1. General Background of the Country

Chapter 2. Telecommunications Infrastructure

Chapter 3. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Market

Chapter 4. e-Commerce: Facts and Figures

Chapter 5. e-Government Initiatives

Part I. Digital Market Regulation

Chapter 1. Legal Status of Standardization and Technical Specifications

Chapter 2. Legal Status of Standard Terms and Conditions

Chapter 3. International Private Law Applied to the Online Environment

Chapter 4. Competition Law Applied to the Digital Market

Chapter 5. Regulation of the Electronic Communication Market

Chapter 6. Regulation of Broadcasting Activities

Chapter 7. Regulation of Online Interactive Services

Chapter 8. Regulation of Cryptography and Other Dual-Use Goods

Part II. Online Public Services

Chapter 1. e-Government Legal Framework

Chapter 2. Legal Framework for eHealth

Chapter 3. Online Voting

Chapter 4. Other e-Government Services

Part III. Online Transactions

Chapter 1. Electronic Contracting

Chapter 2. Electronic Signatures

Chapter 3. Trust Services

Chapter 4. Online Financial Services

Chapter 5. Law of Evidence in the Digital Environment

Chapter 6. Consumer Protection

Chapter 7. Liability of Online Service Providers

Part IV. Intellectual Rights

Chapter 1. Patent Law

Chapter 2. Trademarks and Trade Names

Chapter 3. Design Protection

Chapter 4. Copyright Protection in the Digital Context

Chapter 5. Legal Protection of Software

Chapter 6. Protection of Databases

Chapter 7. Chips Protection

Chapter 8. Protection of Internet Domain Names

Chapter 9. Circumventing Technological Protection Measures

Part V. Cybersecurity Law

Chapter 1. Institutional Framework

Chapter 2. General Obligations

Chapter 3. Sector-Specific Obligations

Chapter 4. Liability and Remedies

Part VI. Cybercrime

Chapter 1. Application of International and Regional Agreements

Chapter 2. Specific Computer Crimes

Chapter 3. Traditional Crimes in a Digital Context (Offences Against Decency, Hate Speech, Defamation, Etc.)

Chapter 4. Criminal Procedural Aspects

Conclusions

Selected Bibliography

Index