Japan watchdog lays out antitrust rules to protect consumer data

Guidelines for tech platforms warn against abuse of dominance over users

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Big tech companies' collection of user data falls within the purview of antitrust law, according to the Japan Fair Trade Commission. © Reuters

SHIORI GOSO, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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