TOKYO -- Tech companies that force users to supply personal information could run afoul of Japanese antitrust law under draft guidelines released Thursday by the Japan Fair Trade Commission.
Guidelines for tech platforms warn against abuse of dominance over users

Big tech companies' collection of user data falls within the purview of antitrust law, according to the Japan Fair Trade Commission. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Tech companies that force users to supply personal information could run afoul of Japanese antitrust law under draft guidelines released Thursday by the Japan Fair Trade Commission.