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Will the U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement Change the Civil Liability Exposure of Online Platform Service Providers in Japan?

NO&T Japan Legal Update

Author
Shinsuke Hiratsu
Publisher
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Journal /
Book
NO&T Japan Legal Update No.20 (December, 2019)
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*Please note that this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. In addition, it is based on information as of its date of publication and does not reflect information after such date. In particular, please also note that preliminary reports in this newsletter may differ from current interpretations and practice depending on the nature of the report.

I. Introduction
The U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement

On October 7, 2019, Japan and the United States signed an agreement concerning digital trade (the “U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement”) which establishes rules addressing various priority areas to help enhance digital trade between the two countries. According to the FACT SHEET on U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement published by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, these rules achieve the following important objectives:

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