Japan to fine Meta, Twitter if they keep neglecting domestic registry

Google, other overseas IT giants also have been asked to register global HQs

If IT companies have their headquarters registered in Japan, consumers would have an easier time filing lawsuits when problems, such as defamation on social media websites, occur.

Nikkei staff writers

June 20, 2022 18:00 JST

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is set to levy fines against overseas IT giants that have failed to register their overseas headquarters in Japan, Nikkei has learned. A total of 48 companies, including Twitter, Facebook-owner Meta and Google, were asked to register by the end of March, but it is thought that some have still not complied. With more countries stepping up regulations on IT giants to protect users, Japan is looking to enact its own strict measures.