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Internet Censorship Bill Passes

Author: Artefact
Categories: Japan, News
Date: Jun 6, 2008 18:35 JST

Tags: Censorship, Diet, Internet, Law, Politics

The previously discussed efforts to protect the children from the wickedness of the Internet, by censoring their access to it, are set to become law, having passed with the unanimous assent of the House of Representatives (lower house, the one with most of the power); it will go before the House of Councillors next week, and then fully come into effect.

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Anonymous commented on June 1, 2011 17:26
got a membership still cant post as my name...odd but I hoshioni shall declare Its up to the parents to raise there kids right, its not up to a government cookie cutter standard. and notice... More
darknetwork commented on July 15, 2010 16:29
so i only affect site hosted in japan?... More

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Japan to Legalise Dojinshi?

Author: Artefact
Categories: Japan, News
Date: May 28, 2008 01:46 JST

Tags: Copyright, Doujinshi, Law, Politics

The “grey zone” into which dojinshi fall may soon disappear, which full legal recognition of the right to fair use, if a new government initiative to reform copyright law reaches fruition. The reform is still under formation, but could very well see the light of day.

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jorge commented on August 12, 2012 11:08
wow O_O... More
Neferius commented on December 23, 2010 23:52
Date:May 28, 2008 How long does it take for a bill to be passed in Japan O.o?... More

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Japanese Democrats to Censor Internet, Ban Adult Games?

Author: Artefact
Categories: Japan, News
Date: May 22, 2008 00:01 JST

Tags: Censorship, Diet, DPJ, Internet, Law, Politics

Harmful information removed

Not content with one of their number hysterically proposing adult games be subject to severe censorship, now the Democratic Party of Japan (the main leftist opposition party) has proposed a regime of mandatory inspection and authorisation for sites containing “harmful” information, obligating PC manufacturers and cell phone companies to install filtering software, with harmful sites judged by some sort of NGO. Naturally, this move is to protect children from the evils of the Internet.

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imhgtsukishiro commented on May 9, 2009 16:44
To me, this is more of "Information Control" rather than "Child Protection"...... More
Tyciol commented on May 5, 2009 11:17
Nice testament to Zetsubou, they totally mocked the censorship.... More

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