September 4, 2026 First Report from the Information and Communications Council on the Further Optimization of Consumer Protection Rules and Their Adaptation to the Digital Transformation (DX) Era

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) today received the first report from the Information and Communications Council, chaired by ENDO Nobuhiro, Special Advisor to NEC Corporation, on the Further Optimization of Consumer Protection Rules and Their Adaptation to the Digital Transformation (DX) Era (dated October 21, 2025, Inquiry No. 1245).

Note: The published materials are in Japanese only.

1　 Background

　In October 2025, MIC sent an inquiry to the Information and Communications Council on the Further Optimization of Consumer Protection Rules and Their Adaptation to the Digital Transformation (DX) Era. The Information and Communications Council issued its first report today based on the investigation and deliberation of the Telecommunications Business Policy Committee, chaired by OKADA Yosuke, Professor, Faculty of Social Innovation, Seijo University, and the Subcommittee on the Consumer Protection Policy, chaired by HIRANO Susumu, Professor, Faculty of Global Informatics, Chuo University, and with consideration of the results of the solicitation for opinions.

2　 Future Plans

　MIC will take necessary measures based on the first report.