Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Children's Rights Should Guide Japan's Online Safety Policy
July 11, 2026
July 11, 2026
NEW YORK, July 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Japan Director Kanae Doi:
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Children's Rights Should Guide Japan's Online Safety Policy
Protecting Data of Children Is the First Step
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In June, a working group at Japan's Internal Affairs Ministry declined to endorse a blanket age-based social media ban for children, saying it was "not desirable." Altho . . .
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Children's Rights Should Guide Japan's Online Safety Policy
Protecting Data of Children Is the First Step
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In June, a working group at Japan's Internal Affairs Ministry declined to endorse a blanket age-based social media ban for children, saying it was "not desirable." Altho . . .