# 特定電気通信による情報の流通によって発生する権利侵害等への対処に関する法律 / Act on Measures against Infringement of Rights, etc. Arising from the Distribution of Information through Specified Telecommunications — as amended, not yet in force
- 平成十三年法律第百三十七号 · Act
- English title "Act on Measures against Infringement of Rights, etc. Arising from the Distribution of Information through Specified Telecommunications": claude-opus-5-5
- Text: the text as amended with effect from 2027-03-01, standing until 2028-06-12 as now scheduled, since the next amendment's day is not fixed — NOT yet in force (revision 20270301_508AC1000000058)
- URL (this text's page): https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
- The text in force: https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act
- English: 113 of 113 paragraphs, each marked below as the Ministry of Justice's, as the Ministry's with a slip corrected by this site, or as machine translation.
Only the Japanese as published by the government has legal effect; the text
below is a copy of it.
The Ministry's English is given only where this text's Japanese is a wording
the Ministry translated — the same as the text in force, or for a text not yet
in force, a wording it translated ahead; every other paragraph's English is
machine translation.
Every provision carries its address and its place on this text's page on the
line under it. One provision of this text as Markdown: https://japanlaw.org/md/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text/art-1.
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## 第一章 総則 — Chapter I General Provisions
heading: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
ch-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#ch-1
### 第一条（趣旨） — (Purpose)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-1
**第一項** この法律は、特定電気通信による情報の流通によって発生する権利の侵害等への対処のため、特定電気通信役務提供者の損害賠償責任の制限及び発信者情報の開示を請求する権利について定めるとともに、発信者情報開示命令事件に関する裁判手続に関し必要な事項を定め、あわせて、侵害情報送信防止措置の実施手続の迅速化及び送信防止措置の実施状況の透明化を図る等のための大規模特定電気通信役務提供者の義務について定めるものとする。
art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-1/par-1
The purpose of this Act is to set forth the limitation of liability of specified telecommunications service providers for damages and the right to demand disclosure of sender identification information, for addressing violation of the rights of others, etc. arising due to dissemination of information through specified telecommunications, and to set forth necessary matters for court proceedings in relation to a case of a sender identification information disclosure order, and also to set forth the obligations of large-scale specified telecommunications service providers for expediting the implementation procedures for measures for preventing transmission of violating information, ensuring transparency of the implementation status of transmission prevention measures, etc.
machine translation, not official
### 第二条（定義） — (Definitions)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2
**第一項** この法律において、次の各号に掲げる用語の意義は、当該各号に定めるところによる。
art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1
In this Act, the meanings of the terms set forth in the following items are as prescribed respectively in those items:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**一** 特定電気通信 不特定の者によって受信されることを目的とする電気通信（電気通信事業法（昭和五十九年法律第八十六号）第二条第一号に規定する電気通信をいう。以下この号及び第五条第三項において同じ。）の送信（公衆によって直接受信されることを目的とする電気通信の送信を除く。）をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-1
the term "specified telecommunications" means transmitting information through telecommunications intended to be received by unspecified persons, telecommunications as defined in Article 2 item (i) of the Telecommunications Business Act (Law No. 86 of 1984); hereinafter the same applies in this item and Article 5 paragraph (3) (excluding transmitting information through telecommunications intended to be received directly by the public).
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "the term "specified telecommunications" means transmitting telecommunications intended to be received information by unspecified persons as defined in Article 2 item (i) of the Telecommunications Business Act (Law No. 86 of 1984); hereinafter the same applies in this item and Article 5 paragraph (3) (excluding transmitting information through telecommunications intended to be received directly by the public)." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**二** 特定電気通信設備 特定電気通信の用に供される電気通信設備（電気通信事業法第二条第二号に規定する電気通信設備をいう。第五条第二項において同じ。）をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-2
the term "specified telecommunications facilities" means telecommunications facilities (meaning telecommunications facilities as defined in Article 2, item (ii) of the Telecommunications Business Act; hereinafter the same applies in Article 5, paragraph (2)) which are used for specified telecommunications;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**三** 特定電気通信役務 特定電気通信設備を用いて提供する電気通信役務（電気通信事業法第二条第三号に規定する電気通信役務をいう。第五条第二項において同じ。）をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-3
the term "specified telecommunications service" means telecommunications services (meaning telecommunications services as defined in Article 2, item (iii) of the Telecommunications Business Act; hereinafter the same applies in Article 5, paragraph (2)) provided by using specified telecommunications facilities;
machine translation, not official
**四** 特定電気通信役務提供者 特定電気通信役務を提供する者をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-4
the term "specified telecommunications service provider" means a person who provides specified telecommunications services;
machine translation, not official
**五** 発信者 特定電気通信役務提供者の用いる特定電気通信設備の記録媒体（当該記録媒体に記録された情報が不特定の者に送信されるものに限る。）に情報を記録し、又は当該特定電気通信設備の送信装置（当該送信装置に入力された情報が不特定の者に送信されるものに限る。）に情報を入力した者をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-5
the term "sender" means a person who records information in a recording medium of specified telecommunications facilities used by a specified telecommunications service provider (limited to cases in which the information recorded in the recording medium is transmitted to unspecified persons), or a person who inputs information into a transmission device of specified telecommunications facilities (limited to cases in which the information input into the transmission device is transmitted to unspecified persons).
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**六** 侵害情報 特定電気通信による情報の流通によって自己の権利を侵害されたとする者が当該権利を侵害したとする情報をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-6
the term "violating information" means the information by which a person alleges that the person's rights have been violated due to dissemination of information through specified telecommunications;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**七** 侵害情報等 侵害情報、侵害されたとする権利及び権利が侵害されたとする理由をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-7
the term "violating information, etc." means violating information, the allegedly violated rights, and the reason for which it is alleged that the rights have been violated;
machine translation, not official
**八** 侵害情報送信防止措置 侵害情報の送信を防止する措置をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-8
the term "measures for preventing transmission of violating information" means measures for preventing the transmission of violating information;
machine translation, not official
**九** 送信防止措置 侵害情報送信防止措置その他の特定電気通信による情報の送信を防止する措置（当該情報の送信を防止するとともに、当該情報の発信者に対する特定電気通信役務の提供を停止する措置（第二十六条第二項第二号において「役務提供停止措置」という。）を含む。）をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-9 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-9
the term "transmission prevention measures" means measures for preventing transmission of violating information and other measures for preventing transmission of information through specified telecommunications (including measures for preventing transmission of that information and also suspending the provision of specified telecommunications service to the sender of that information (referred to as "service suspension measures" in Article 26, paragraph (2), item (ii)));
machine translation, not official
**十** 発信者情報 氏名、住所その他の侵害情報の発信者の特定に資する情報であって総務省令で定めるものをいう。
art-2/par-1/item-10 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-10
the term "sender identification information" means the name, address, and other information that contributes to the identification of the sender who dispatches violating information, as prescribed by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**十一** 開示関係役務提供者 第五条第一項に規定する特定電気通信役務提供者及び同条第二項に規定する関連電気通信役務提供者をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-11 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-11
the term "disclosure related service provider" means a specified telecommunications service provider prescribed in Article 5, paragraph (1) and the relevant telecommunications service provider prescribed in paragraph (2) of that Article;
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "the term "disclosure related service provider" means a specified telecommunications service provider prescribed in Article 5, paragraph (1) and the relevant telecommunications service provider prescribed in paragraph (2) of the that Article;" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**十二** 発信者情報開示命令 第八条の規定による命令をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-12 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-12
the term "sender identification information disclosure order" means an order under the provisions of Article 8;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**十三** 発信者情報開示命令事件 発信者情報開示命令の申立てに係る事件をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-13 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-13
the term "case of a sender identification information disclosure order" means a case that involves a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**十四** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者 第二十条第一項の規定により指定された特定電気通信役務提供者をいう。
art-2/par-1/item-14 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-2/par-1/item-14
the term "large-scale specified telecommunications service provider" means a specified telecommunications service provider designated pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (1).
machine translation, not official
## 第二章 損害賠償責任の制限 — Chapter II Limitation of Liability for Damages
heading: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
ch-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#ch-2
### 第三条（損害賠償責任の制限） — (Limitation of Liability for Damages)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-3
**第一項** 特定電気通信による情報の流通により他人の権利が侵害されたときは、当該特定電気通信の用に供される特定電気通信設備を用いる特定電気通信役務提供者（以下この項において「関係役務提供者」という。）は、これによって生じた損害については、権利を侵害した情報の不特定の者に対する送信を防止する措置を講ずることが技術的に可能な場合であって、次の各号のいずれかに該当するときでなければ、賠償の責めに任じない。ただし、当該関係役務提供者が当該権利を侵害した情報の発信者である場合は、この限りでない。
art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-3/par-1
If the rights of others are violated due to dissemination of information through specified telecommunications, the specified telecommunications service provider that uses specified telecommunications facilities used for specified telecommunications (hereinafter referred to as the "relevant service provider" in this paragraph) will not be liable for damages resulting from the violation, unless it is technically possible to take measures for preventing the information from being transmitted to unspecified persons and the violation falls under any of the following items; provided, however, that this does not apply if the relevant service provider is the sender of information violating the rights of others:
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "If the rights of others are violated due to dissemination of information through specified telecommunications, the specified telecommunications service provider that uses specified telecommunications facilities used for specified telecommunications (hereinafter referred to as the "relevant service provider" in this paragraph) will not be liable for damages resulting from the violation, unless it is technically possible to take measures for preventing the information from being transmitted to unspecified persons and the violation falls under any of the following items; provided, however, that this does not apply if the related service provider is the sender of information violating the rights of others:" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**一** 当該関係役務提供者が当該特定電気通信による情報の流通によって他人の権利が侵害されていることを知っていたとき。
art-3/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-3/par-1/item-1
if the relevant service provider knew that the violation of the rights of others was due to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 当該関係役務提供者が、当該特定電気通信による情報の流通を知っていた場合であって、当該特定電気通信による情報の流通によって他人の権利が侵害されていることを知ることができたと認めるに足りる相当の理由があるとき。
art-3/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-3/par-1/item-2
if the relevant service provider had knowledge of the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications, and there are adequate grounds to believe that the relevant service provider could have known of the fact that the violation of the rights of others was due to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "if the relevant service provider had knowledge of the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications, and there are adequate grounds to believe that the relevant service provider was aware of the fact that the violation of the rights of others was due to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**第二項** 特定電気通信役務提供者は、特定電気通信による情報の送信を防止する措置を講じた場合において、当該措置により送信を防止された情報の発信者に生じた損害については、当該措置が当該情報の不特定の者に対する送信を防止するために必要な限度において行われたものである場合であって、次の各号のいずれかに該当するときは、賠償の責めに任じない。
art-3/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-3/par-2
If a specified telecommunications service provider takes measures to prevent certain information from being transmitted through specified telecommunications, the specified telecommunications service provider will not be liable for any damages incurred by the sender of the information that was prevented from transmission by the measures, so far as those measures are taken to the extent necessary for preventing transmission of that information to unspecified persons and fall under any of the following items:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**一** 当該特定電気通信役務提供者が当該特定電気通信による情報の流通によって他人の権利が不当に侵害されていると信じるに足りる相当の理由があったとき。
art-3/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-3/par-2/item-1
if there are adequate grounds for the specified telecommunications service provider to believe that the rights of others have been violated unjustly due to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 特定電気通信による情報の流通によって自己の権利を侵害されたとする者から、侵害情報等を示して当該特定電気通信役務提供者に対し侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずるよう申出があった場合に、当該特定電気通信役務提供者が、当該申出に係る侵害情報の発信者に対し当該侵害情報等を示して当該侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずることに同意するかどうかを照会した場合において、当該発信者が当該照会を受けた日から七日を経過しても当該発信者から当該侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずることに同意しない旨の申出がなかったとき。
art-3/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-3/par-2/item-2
if a person alleging that the person's rights have been violated due to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications, files a petition that the specified telecommunications service provider should take measures for preventing transmission of violating information by indicating violating information, etc., the specified telecommunications service provider indicates that violating information, etc. to the sender of the violating information pertaining to the petition and inquires the sender whether the sender consents to taking the measures for preventing transmission of violating information, and the specified telecommunications service provider does not receive a response from the sender after seven days have passed from the date the sender received the inquiry that the sender does not consent to taking the measures for preventing transmission of violating information.
machine translation, not official
### 第四条（公職の候補者等に係る特例） — (Special Provisions for Candidates for Public Office)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-4
**第一項** 前条第二項の場合のほか、特定電気通信役務提供者は、特定電気通信による情報（選挙運動の期間中に頒布された文書図画に係る情報に限る。以下この条において同じ。）の送信を防止する措置を講じた場合において、当該措置により送信を防止された情報の発信者に生じた損害については、当該措置が当該情報の不特定の者に対する送信を防止するために必要な限度において行われたものである場合であって、次の各号のいずれかに該当するときは、賠償の責めに任じない。
art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-4/par-1
Beyond what is provided for in paragraph (2) of the preceding Article, if a specified telecommunications service provider takes measures to prevent transmission of certain information through specified telecommunications (limited to information on documents and drawings disseminated during an election campaign period; hereinafter the same applies in this Article), the specified telecommunications service provider will not be liable for any damages incurred by the sender of the information that was prevented from transmission by the measures, so far as those measures are taken to the extent necessary for preventing transmission of that information to unspecified persons and fall under any of the following items:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**一** 特定電気通信による情報であって、選挙運動のために使用し、又は当選を得させないための活動に使用する文書図画（以下この条において「特定文書図画」という。）に係るものの流通によって自己の名誉を侵害されたとする公職の候補者等（公職の候補者又は候補者届出政党（公職選挙法（昭和二十五年法律第百号）第八十六条第一項又は第八項の規定による届出をした政党その他の政治団体をいう。）若しくは衆議院名簿届出政党等（同法第八十六条の二第一項の規定による届出をした政党その他の政治団体をいう。）若しくは参議院名簿届出政党等（同法第八十六条の三第一項の規定による届出をした政党その他の政治団体をいう。）をいう。次号において同じ。）から、当該名誉を侵害したとする情報（以下この条において「名誉侵害情報」という。）、名誉が侵害された旨、名誉が侵害されたとする理由及び当該名誉侵害情報が特定文書図画に係るものである旨（以下この条において「名誉侵害情報等」という。）を示して当該特定電気通信役務提供者に対し名誉侵害情報の送信を防止する措置（以下この条において「名誉侵害情報送信防止措置」という。）を講ずるよう申出があった場合に、当該特定電気通信役務提供者が、当該名誉侵害情報の発信者に対し当該名誉侵害情報等を示して当該名誉侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずることに同意するかどうかを照会した場合において、当該発信者が当該照会を受けた日から二日を経過しても当該発信者から当該名誉侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずることに同意しない旨の申出がなかったとき。
art-4/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-4/par-1/item-1
if a candidate, etc. for public office (meaning a candidate for public office, or political parties or other political organizations that has filed a candidate application pursuant to the provisions of Article 86, paragraph (1) or (8) of the Public Offices Election Act (Act No. 100 of 1950)), a party, etc. that has filed lists of candidates for the House of Representatives (meaning political parties or other political organizations that have made a notification under the provisions of Article 86-2, paragraph (1) of that Act), or a party, etc. that have filed lists of candidates for the House of Councilors (meaning political parties or other political organizations that have made a notification under the provisions of Article 86-3, paragraph (1) of that Act; the same applies hereinafter in the next item) alleging that such candidate's or party's reputation was damaged by the information distributed through specified telecommunications, that was related to documents and drawings used for election campaigns or that was used for activities to prevent the candidate, etc. from being elected (hereinafter in this Article referred to as "specific documents and drawings") files a petition that the specified telecommunications service provider takes measures to prevent the information impinge on the reputation of the candidate, etc. (hereinafter in this Article referred to as "defamatory information") from being transmitted (hereinafter in this Article referred to as "measures for preventing transmission of defamatory information") by indicating the defamatory information, the fact that the reputation was damaged, the reason for alleging that the reputation of the candidate, etc. has been damaged, and the fact that the defamatory information is related to the specific documents and drawings (hereinafter in this Article referred to as "defamatory information, etc."), the specified telecommunications service provider indicates that defamatory information etc. to the sender of the defamatory information and inquires whether it consents to taking measures for preventing transmission of the defamatory information, and the specified telecommunications service provider does not receive any notice from the sender indicating that the sender does not consent to taking the measures for preventing transmission of defamatory information after two days have passed from the day the sender received the inquiry;
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "if a candidate, etc. for public office (meaning a candidate for public office, or political parties or other political organizations that has filed a candidate application pursuant to the provisions of Article 86, paragraph (1) or (8) of the Public Offices Election Act (Act No. 100 of 1950)), a party, etc. that has filed lists of candidates for the House of Representatives (meaning political parties or other political organizations that have made a notification under the provisions of Article 86-2, paragraph (1) of the that Act), or a party, etc. that have filed lists of candidates for the House of Councilors (meaning political parties or other political organizations that have made a notification under the provisions of Article 86-3, paragraph (1) of the that Act; the same applies hereinafter in the next item) alleging that such candidate's or party's reputation was damaged by the information distributed through specified telecommunications, that was related to documents and drawings used for election campaigns or that was used for activities to prevent the candidate, etc. from being elected (hereinafter in this Article referred to as "specific documents and drawings") files a petition that the specified telecommunications service provider takes measures to prevent the information impinge on the reputation of the candidate, etc. (hereinafter in this Article referred to as "defamatory information") from being transmitted (hereinafter in this Article referred to as "measures for preventing transmission of defamatory information") by indicating the fact that the reputation was damaged, the reason for alleging that the reputation of the candidate, etc. has been damaged, and the fact that the defamatory information is related to the specific documents and drawings (hereinafter in this Article referred to as "defamatory information, etc."), the specified telecommunications service provider indicates that defamatory information etc. to the sender of the defamatory information and inquires whether it consents to taking measures for preventing transmission of the defamatory information, and the specified telecommunications service provider does not receive any notice from the sender indicating that the sender does not consent to taking the measures for preventing transmission of defamatory information after two days have passed from the day the sender received the inquiry;" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**二** 特定電気通信による情報であって、特定文書図画に係るものの流通によって自己の名誉を侵害されたとする公職の候補者等から、名誉侵害情報等及び名誉侵害情報の発信者の電子メールアドレス等（公職選挙法第百四十二条の三第三項に規定する電子メールアドレス等をいう。以下この号において同じ。）が同項又は同法第百四十二条の四の規定に違反して表示されていない旨を示して当該特定電気通信役務提供者に対し名誉侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずるよう申出があった場合であって、当該情報の発信者の電子メールアドレス等が当該情報に係る特定電気通信の受信をする者が使用する通信端末機器（入出力装置を含む。）の映像面に正しく表示されていないとき。
art-4/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-4/par-1/item-2
if a candidate, etc. for public office alleges that the candidate's reputation is damaged due to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications of which information was related to specific documents and drawings, by indicating the defamatory information, etc. and the fact that the electronic mail address, etc. (meaning the electronic mail address, etc. specified in Article 142-3, paragraph (3) of the Public Offices Election Act; the same applies hereinafter in this item) of the sender of the defamatory information is not displayed in violation of the same paragraph or Article 142-4 of the same Act, and requests that the specified telecommunications service provider takes measures for preventing transmission of defamatory information, but the electronic mail address, etc. of the sender of the defamatory information is not displayed correctly on the screen of the communications terminal equipment (including input-output devices) used by the person receiving the specified telecommunications related to the information.
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## 第三章 発信者情報の開示請求等 — Chapter III Demand for Disclosure of Sender Identification Information
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ch-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#ch-3
### 第五条（発信者情報の開示請求） — (Demand for Disclosure of Sender Identification Information)
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art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5
**第一項** 特定電気通信による情報の流通によって自己の権利を侵害されたとする者は、当該特定電気通信の用に供される特定電気通信設備を用いる特定電気通信役務提供者に対し、当該特定電気通信役務提供者が保有する当該権利の侵害に係る発信者情報のうち、特定発信者情報（発信者情報であって専ら侵害関連通信に係るものとして総務省令で定めるものをいう。以下この項及び第十五条第二項において同じ。）以外の発信者情報については第一号及び第二号のいずれにも該当するとき、特定発信者情報については次の各号のいずれにも該当するときは、それぞれその開示を請求することができる。
art-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1
A person alleging that their rights are violated due to dissemination of information through specified telecommunications, may demand the disclosure of sender identification information to the specified telecommunications service provider that uses a specified telecommunication facility for the purpose of providing the specified telecommunications with respect to the sender identification information, relative to violating the person's rights, held by the specified telecommunications service provider; other than the specified sender identification information, (which is specified in Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as sender identification information that relates solely to the violation-related telecommunications; the same applies hereinafter in this paragraph and Article 15, paragraph (2)) if both item (i) and (ii) below are applicable, and in the case of the specified sender identification information, it is applicable if all of the items below are applicable.
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**一** 当該開示の請求に係る侵害情報の流通によって当該開示の請求をする者の権利が侵害されたことが明らかであるとき。
art-5/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1/item-1
if it is obvious that the rights of the person demanding the disclosure have been violated due to the dissemination of the violating information as to which the disclosure is demanded;
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**二** 当該発信者情報が当該開示の請求をする者の損害賠償請求権の行使のために必要である場合その他当該発信者情報の開示を受けるべき正当な理由があるとき。
art-5/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1/item-2
if the sender identification information is necessary for the person demanding the disclosure to exercise the person's rights to claim damages or if there are other legitimate grounds for the person to receive disclosure of the sender identification information;
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**三** 次のイからハまでのいずれかに該当するとき。
art-5/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1/item-3
if any of (a) through (c) below is applicable:
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**イ** 当該特定電気通信役務提供者が当該権利の侵害に係る特定発信者情報以外の発信者情報を保有していないと認めるとき。
art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-1
if it is determined that the specified telecommunications service provider does not possess any sender identification information other than the specified sender identification information pertaining to the violation of the rights;
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**ロ** 当該特定電気通信役務提供者が保有する当該権利の侵害に係る特定発信者情報以外の発信者情報が次に掲げる発信者情報以外の発信者情報であって総務省令で定めるもののみであると認めるとき。
art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-2
if it is determined that any sender identification information other than the specified sender identification information pertaining to the violation of the rights possessed by the specified telecommunications service provider is the only sender identification information other than those listed below prescribed in Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications;
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**（１）** 当該開示の請求に係る侵害情報の発信者の氏名及び住所
art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-2/sub2-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-2/sub2-1
the name and address of the sender of the violating information as to which the disclosure is demanded;
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**（２）** 当該権利の侵害に係る他の開示関係役務提供者を特定するために用いることができる発信者情報
art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-2/sub2-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-2/sub2-2
sender identification information that can be used to identify another disclosure related service provider pertaining to the violation of the rights.
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**ハ** 当該開示の請求をする者がこの項の規定により開示を受けた発信者情報（特定発信者情報を除く。）によっては当該開示の請求に係る侵害情報の発信者を特定することができないと認めるとき。
art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-1/item-3/sub-3
if it is determined that the person demanding the disclosure is unable to identify the sender of the violating information as to which the disclosure is demanded by the sender identification information (except for specified sender identification information) disclosed pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph.
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**第二項** 特定電気通信による情報の流通によって自己の権利を侵害されたとする者は、次の各号のいずれにも該当するときは、当該特定電気通信に係る侵害関連通信の用に供される電気通信設備を用いて電気通信役務を提供した者（当該特定電気通信に係る前項に規定する特定電気通信役務提供者である者を除く。以下この項において「関連電気通信役務提供者」という。）に対し、当該関連電気通信役務提供者が保有する当該侵害関連通信に係る発信者情報の開示を請求することができる。
art-5/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-2
A person alleging that their rights are violated due to dissemination of information through specified telecommunications may demand that a telecommunications service provider that uses telecommunications facilities used for the violation-related telecommunications pertaining to the specified telecommunications (excluding any specified telecommunications service provider pertaining to such specified telecommunications as prescribed in the preceding paragraph; hereinafter in this paragraph referred to as a "relevant telecommunications service provider") disclose sender identification information pertaining to the violation-related telecommunications possessed by the relevant telecommunications service provider if all of the following items are applicable:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**一** 当該開示の請求に係る侵害情報の流通によって当該開示の請求をする者の権利が侵害されたことが明らかであるとき。
art-5/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-2/item-1
if it is obvious that the rights of the person demanding the disclosure have been violated due to the dissemination of the violating information as to which the disclosure is demanded;
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**二** 当該発信者情報が当該開示の請求をする者の損害賠償請求権の行使のために必要である場合その他当該発信者情報の開示を受けるべき正当な理由があるとき。
art-5/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-2/item-2
if the sender identification information is necessary for the person demanding the disclosure to exercise their right to claim damages or if there are other legitimate grounds for them to receive disclosure of the sender identification information.
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**第三項** 前二項に規定する「侵害関連通信」とは、侵害情報の発信者が当該侵害情報の送信に係る特定電気通信役務を利用し、又はその利用を終了するために行った当該特定電気通信役務に係る識別符号（特定電気通信役務提供者が特定電気通信役務の提供に際して当該特定電気通信役務の提供を受けることができる者を他の者と区別して識別するために用いる文字、番号、記号その他の符号をいう。）その他の符号の電気通信による送信であって、当該侵害情報の発信者を特定するために必要な範囲内であるものとして総務省令で定めるものをいう。
art-5/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-5/par-3
The term "violation-related telecommunications" as used in the preceding two paragraphs means transmission by telecommunications of identification codes (which refers to characters, numbers, symbols, and other codes used by the specified telecommunications service provider in providing the specified telecommunications service in order to identify a certain person who may receive the provision of the specified telecommunications service and distinguish the person from other persons) and other codes relating to the specified telecommunications service conducted by the sender of violating information in order to use or terminate the use of the specified telecommunications service pertaining to the transmission of the violating information, as prescribed in Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as those falling within the necessary scope in order to specify the sender of the violating information.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The term "violation-related telecommunications" as used in the preceding two paragraphs means transmission by telecommunications of identification codes (which refers to characters, numbers, symbols, and other codes used by the specified telecommunications service provider in providing the specified telecommunications service in order to identify a certain person who may receive the provisions of the specified telecommunications service and distinguish the person from other persons) and other codes relating to the specified telecommunications service conducted by the sender of violating information in order to use or terminate the use of the specified telecommunications service pertaining to the transmission of the violating information, as prescribed in Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as those falling within the necessary scope in order to specify the sender of the violating information." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
### 第六条（開示関係役務提供者の義務等） — (Obligations of Disclosure Related Service Provider)
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art-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-6
**第一項** 開示関係役務提供者は、前条第一項又は第二項の規定による開示の請求を受けたときは、当該開示の請求に係る侵害情報の発信者と連絡することができない場合その他特別の事情がある場合を除き、当該開示の請求に応じるかどうかについて当該発信者の意見（当該開示の請求に応じるべきでない旨の意見である場合には、その理由を含む。）を聴かなければならない。
art-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-6/par-1
If the related disclosing service provider receives a claim as prescribed in paragraph (1) or (2) of the preceding Article, the provider must hear the opinion of the sender of the violating information pertaining to the demand for disclosure on whether the sender consents to the disclosure of the sender's identification information (including grounds for the opinion if the sender is of an opinion that the demand for the disclosure should not be accommodated), except if the provider is unable to contact the sender or if there are any other special circumstances.
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**第二項** 開示関係役務提供者は、発信者情報開示命令を受けたときは、前項の規定による意見の聴取（当該発信者情報開示命令に係るものに限る。）において前条第一項又は第二項の規定による開示の請求に応じるべきでない旨の意見を述べた当該発信者情報開示命令に係る侵害情報の発信者に対し、遅滞なくその旨を通知しなければならない。ただし、当該発信者に対し通知することが困難であるときは、この限りでない。
art-6/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-6/par-2
If the disclosure related service provider receives a sender identification information disclosure order, then without delay, the provider must so notify the sender of violating information subject to the sender identification information disclosure order, who expressed an opinion that the demand for the disclosure as prescribed in paragraph (1) or (2) of the preceding Article should not be accommodated when the opinion was sought pursuant to the preceding paragraph (but limited to that relating to the sender identification information disclosure order), except if it is difficult to notify the sender.
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**第三項** 開示関係役務提供者は、第十五条第一項（第二号に係る部分に限る。）の規定による命令を受けた他の開示関係役務提供者から当該命令による発信者情報の提供を受けたときは、当該発信者情報を、その保有する発信者情報（当該提供に係る侵害情報に係るものに限る。）を特定する目的以外に使用してはならない。
art-6/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-6/par-3
When the disclosure related service provider receives sender identification information under the order from any other disclosure related service provider who received an order pursuant to the provisions of Article 15, paragraph (1) (limited to the portion relating to item (ii)), the related disclosing service provider as the recipient must not use the sender identification information for any purposes other than identifying sender identification information (limited to portions relating to the violating information) possessed by the provider.
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**第四項** 開示関係役務提供者は、前条第一項又は第二項の規定による開示の請求に応じないことにより当該開示の請求をした者に生じた損害については、故意又は重大な過失がある場合でなければ、賠償の責めに任じない。ただし、当該開示関係役務提供者が当該開示の請求に係る侵害情報の発信者である場合は、この限りでない。
art-6/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-6/par-4
The disclosure related service provider is not liable for any damages incurred by the person who demanded the disclosure prescribed in the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) of the preceding Article due to provider's refusal of that demand, unless the damages were due to an intentional act or gross negligence on the part of the provider; provided, however, that this does not apply if the disclosure related service provider is the sender of the violating information pertaining to the demand for disclosure.
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### 第七条（発信者情報の開示を受けた者の義務） — (Obligations of Person who Received Disclosure of Sender Identification Information)
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art-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-7
**第一項** 第五条第一項又は第二項の規定により発信者情報の開示を受けた者は、当該発信者情報をみだりに用いて、不当に当該発信者情報に係る発信者の名誉又は生活の平穏を害する行為をしてはならない。
art-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-7/par-1
A person to whom the sender identification information has been disclosed as prescribed in the provisions of Article 5, paragraph (1) or (2) must not use the sender identification information without a good reason to commit an act that unjustly damages the reputation or would disturb the peaceful life of the sender.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "A person to whom the sender identification information has been disclosed as prescribed in the provisions of Article 5, paragraph (1) or (2) must not use the sender identification information without a good reason or commit an act that unjustly damages the reputation or would disturb the peaceful life of the sender." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
## 第四章 発信者情報開示命令事件に関する裁判手続 — Chapter IV Court Proceedings for Case of Sender Identification Information Disclosure Order
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ch-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#ch-4
### 第八条（発信者情報開示命令） — (Sender Identification Information Disclosure Order)
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art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-8
**第一項** 裁判所は、特定電気通信による情報の流通によって自己の権利を侵害されたとする者の申立てにより、決定で、当該権利の侵害に係る開示関係役務提供者に対し、第五条第一項又は第二項の規定による請求に基づく発信者情報の開示を命ずることができる。
art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-8/par-1
Upon the filing of a petition by a person who alleges that the person's rights have been violated due to disseminating information through specified telecommunications means, the court may, by way of a ruling, order the disclosure related service provider pertaining to the violation of the right to disclose sender identification information as demanded pursuant to the provisions of Article 5, paragraph (1) or (2).
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### 第九条（日本の裁判所の管轄権） — (Jurisdiction of Courts in Japan)
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art-9 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9
**第一項** 裁判所は、発信者情報開示命令の申立てについて、次の各号のいずれかに該当するときは、管轄権を有する。
art-9/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1
The court has jurisdiction over a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order if any of the items set forth below is applicable.
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**一** 人を相手方とする場合において、次のイからハまでのいずれかに該当するとき。
art-9/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-1
if the opposite party is an individual person, when any of the following (a) through (c) is applicable:
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**イ** 相手方の住所又は居所が日本国内にあるとき。
art-9/par-1/item-1/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-1/sub-1
if the opposite party's domicile or residence is in Japan;
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**ロ** 相手方の住所及び居所が日本国内にない場合又はその住所及び居所が知れない場合において、当該相手方が申立て前に日本国内に住所を有していたとき（日本国内に最後に住所を有していた後に外国に住所を有していたときを除く。）。
art-9/par-1/item-1/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-1/sub-2
if the opposite party's domicile and residence are not in Japan or the relevant party's domicile and residence are unknown, and the opposite party had a domicile in Japan before the petition was filed (unless the party had a domicile in a foreign country after last having a domicile in Japan.)
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "if the opposite party's domicile or residence is in Japan, the relevant party's domicile and residence is unknown, or if the opposite party had resided in Japan before the petition was filed (unless the party has been resided in Japan prior to moving to a foreign country.)" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**ハ** 大使、公使その他外国に在ってその国の裁判権からの免除を享有する日本人を相手方とするとき。
art-9/par-1/item-1/sub-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-1/sub-3
if the opposite party is an ambassador, minister, or any other Japanese national in a foreign country who enjoy immunity from the jurisdiction of that country.
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**二** 法人その他の社団又は財団を相手方とする場合において、次のイ又はロのいずれかに該当するとき。
art-9/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-2
if the opposite party is a corporation or any other association or foundation, when either of the following (a) or (b) is applicable:
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**イ** 相手方の主たる事務所又は営業所が日本国内にあるとき。
art-9/par-1/item-2/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-2/sub-1
if the opposite party's principal office or business office is located in Japan;
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**ロ** 相手方の主たる事務所又は営業所が日本国内にない場合において、次の（１）又は（２）のいずれかに該当するとき。
art-9/par-1/item-2/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-2/sub-2
if the opposite party's principal office or business office is not located in Japan and if either of the following (1) or (2) below is applicable.
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**（１）** 当該相手方の事務所又は営業所が日本国内にある場合において、申立てが当該事務所又は営業所における業務に関するものであるとき。
art-9/par-1/item-2/sub-2/sub2-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-2/sub-2/sub2-1
if the opposite party's office or business office is located in Japan and the petition relates to the business conducted at that office or business office;
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**（２）** 当該相手方の事務所若しくは営業所が日本国内にない場合又はその事務所若しくは営業所の所在地が知れない場合において、代表者その他の主たる業務担当者の住所が日本国内にあるとき。
art-9/par-1/item-2/sub-2/sub2-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-2/sub-2/sub2-2
if the opposite party's office or business office is not located in Japan or the location of its office or business office is unknown, and the domicile of its representative or other person principally in charge of its business is in Japan.
machine translation, not official
**三** 前二号に掲げるもののほか、日本において事業を行う者（日本において取引を継続してする外国会社（会社法（平成十七年法律第八十六号）第二条第二号に規定する外国会社をいう。）を含む。）を相手方とする場合において、申立てが当該相手方の日本における業務に関するものであるとき。
art-9/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-1/item-3
beyond what is set forth in the preceding two items, if the opposite party is a person who conducts business in Japan (including any foreign company (which refers to a foreign company as prescribed in Article 2, item (ii) of the Companies Act (Act No. 86 of 2005)) which continuously conducts transactions in Japan) and if the petition relates to the opposite party's business in Japan.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "beyond what is set forth in the preceding two items, if the opposite party is an individual person who conducts business in Japan (including any foreign company (which refers to a foreign company as prescribed in Article 2, item (ii) of the Companies Act (Act No. 86 of 2005)) which continuously conducts transactions in Japan) and if the petition relates to the opposite party's business in Japan." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**第二項** 前項の規定にかかわらず、当事者は、合意により、いずれの国の裁判所に発信者情報開示命令の申立てをすることができるかについて定めることができる。
art-9/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-2
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, parties may establish, by agreement, the country in which they are permitted to file a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order with the courts.
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**第三項** 前項の合意は、書面でしなければ、その効力を生じない。
art-9/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-3
The agreement as referred to in the preceding paragraph is not valid unless it is executed by means of a written document.
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**第四項** 第二項の合意がその内容を記録した電磁的記録（電子的方式、磁気的方式その他人の知覚によっては認識することができない方式で作られる記録であって、電子計算機による情報処理の用に供されるものをいう。）によってされたときは、その合意は、書面によってされたものとみなして、前項の規定を適用する。
art-9/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-4
If electronic or magnetic records (meaning records used in computer data processing which are created in electronic form, magnetic form, or any other form that is impossible to recognize through the human senses alone) in which the content of the agreement is recorded are used to execute the agreement as referred to in paragraph (2), the agreement is deemed to have been executed by means of a written document, and the provisions of the preceding paragraph apply.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "If electronic or magnetic records (meaning records used in computer data processing which are created in electronic form, magnetic form, or any other form that is impossible to recognize through the human senses alone) in which the content of the agreement is recorded must be used to execute the agreement as referred to in paragraph (2), the agreement is deemed to have been executed by means of a written document, and the provisions of the preceding paragraph apply." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**第五項** 外国の裁判所にのみ発信者情報開示命令の申立てをすることができる旨の第二項の合意は、その裁判所が法律上又は事実上裁判権を行うことができないときは、これを援用することができない。
art-9/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-5
The agreement under paragraph (2) that a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order may be filed only with the courts of a foreign country, may not be invoked if those courts are unable to exercise jurisdiction by law or in fact.
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**第六項** 裁判所は、発信者情報開示命令の申立てについて前各項の規定により日本の裁判所が管轄権を有することとなる場合（日本の裁判所にのみ申立てをすることができる旨の第二項の合意に基づき申立てがされた場合を除く。）においても、事案の性質、手続の追行による相手方の負担の程度、証拠の所在地その他の事情を考慮して、日本の裁判所が審理及び裁判をすることが当事者間の衡平を害し、又は適正かつ迅速な審理の実現を妨げることとなる特別の事情があると認めるときは、当該申立ての全部又は一部を却下することができる。
art-9/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-6
Even when the Japanese courts have jurisdiction over a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order pursuant to the provisions of the preceding respective paragraphs (except when a petition is filed based on an agreement under paragraph (2) that only permits a petition to be filed with the Japanese courts), the court may dismiss the whole or part of a petition without prejudice if it finds that there are special circumstances under which the Japanese courts were to conduct a trial and reach a judicial decision in the action, it would be inequitable to either party or prevent a fair and speedy trial, in consideration of the nature of the case, the degree of burden that the opposite party would have to bear in pursuing the proceedings, the location of evidence, and other circumstances.
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**第七項** 日本の裁判所の管轄権は、発信者情報開示命令の申立てがあった時を標準として定める。
art-9/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-9/par-7
Whether the Japanese courts have jurisdiction is determined on the basis of the time at which a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order is filed.
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### 第十条（管轄） — (Jurisdiction)
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art-10 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10
**第一項** 発信者情報開示命令の申立ては、次の各号に掲げる場合の区分に応じ、それぞれ当該各号に定める地を管轄する地方裁判所の管轄に属する。
art-10/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-1
A petition for a sender identification information disclosure order is under the jurisdiction of a district court which has jurisdiction over a location specified in the respective items below, depending on the categories listed in the respective items below.
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**一** 人を相手方とする場合 相手方の住所の所在地（相手方の住所が日本国内にないとき又はその住所が知れないときはその居所の所在地とし、その居所が日本国内にないとき又はその居所が知れないときはその最後の住所の所在地とする。）
art-10/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-1/item-1
if the opposite party is an individual person: location of the opposite party's domicile (if the opposite party's domicile is not in Japan or the party's domicile is unknown: location of the party's residence; and if the party's residence is not in Japan or the party's residence is unknown: location of the party's last domicile must be used.);
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "if the opposite party is an individual person: location of the opposite party's residence (if the opposite party's residence is not in Japan or the party's residence is unknown: location of the party's residence; and if the party's residence is not in Japan or the party's residence is unknown: location of the party's last residence must be used.);" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**二** 大使、公使その他外国に在ってその国の裁判権からの免除を享有する日本人を相手方とする場合において、この項（前号に係る部分に限る。）の規定により管轄が定まらないとき 最高裁判所規則で定める地
art-10/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-1/item-2
if the opposite party is an ambassador, minister, or any other Japanese national in a foreign country who enjoys immunity from the jurisdiction of that country, and if jurisdiction is not determined pursuant to this paragraph (limited to the portion relating to the preceding item):the location determined under the Rules of the Supreme Court;
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**三** 法人その他の社団又は財団を相手方とする場合 次のイ又はロに掲げる事務所又は営業所の所在地（当該事務所又は営業所が日本国内にないときは、代表者その他の主たる業務担当者の住所の所在地とする。）
art-10/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-1/item-3
if the opposite party is a corporation or any other association or foundation:location of the office or business office specified in (a) or (b) below (if such office or business office is not located in Japan, location of the domicile of its representative or other person principally in charge of its business).
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**イ** 相手方の主たる事務所又は営業所
art-10/par-1/item-3/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-1/item-3/sub-1
The opposite party's principal office or business office;
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**ロ** 申立てが相手方の事務所又は営業所（イに掲げるものを除く。）における業務に関するものであるときは、当該事務所又は営業所
art-10/par-1/item-3/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-1/item-3/sub-2
If the petition relates to the business conducted at the opposite party's office or business office (other than the one specified in (a)): the relevant office or business office.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "If the petition relates to the business conducted at the opposite party's principal office or business office (other than the one specified in (a)): the relevant office or business office." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**第二項** 前条の規定により日本の裁判所が管轄権を有することとなる発信者情報開示命令の申立てについて、前項の規定又は他の法令の規定により管轄裁判所が定まらないときは、当該申立ては、最高裁判所規則で定める地を管轄する地方裁判所の管轄に属する。
art-10/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-2
With regard to a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order as to which the Japanese courts would have jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of the preceding Article, if the competent court is not determined pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph or other laws and regulations, then the petition is under the jurisdiction of a district court having jurisdiction over the location prescribed in the Rules of the Supreme Court.
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**第三項** 発信者情報開示命令の申立てについて、前二項の規定により次の各号に掲げる裁判所が管轄権を有することとなる場合には、それぞれ当該各号に定める裁判所にも、当該申立てをすることができる。
art-10/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-3
With regard to a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order, if a court listed in the following items would have jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs, the petition may also be filed with the court specified in the relevant item:
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**一** 東京高等裁判所、名古屋高等裁判所、仙台高等裁判所又は札幌高等裁判所の管轄区域内に所在する地方裁判所（東京地方裁判所を除く。） 東京地方裁判所
art-10/par-3/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-3/item-1
a district court (except for the Tokyo District Court) located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Tokyo High Court, the Nagoya High Court, the Sendai High Court, or the Sapporo High Court:the Tokyo District Court;
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**二** 大阪高等裁判所、広島高等裁判所、福岡高等裁判所又は高松高等裁判所の管轄区域内に所在する地方裁判所（大阪地方裁判所を除く。） 大阪地方裁判所
art-10/par-3/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-3/item-2
a district court (except for the Osaka District Court) located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Osaka High Court, the Hiroshima High Court, the Fukuoka High Court, or the Takamatsu High Court:the Osaka District Court.
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**第四項** 前三項の規定にかかわらず、発信者情報開示命令の申立ては、当事者が合意で定める地方裁判所の管轄に属する。この場合においては、前条第三項及び第四項の規定を準用する。
art-10/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-4
Notwithstanding the preceding three paragraphs, a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order is under the jurisdiction of a district court specified by the parties by agreement. In that case, the provisions of paragraphs (3) and (4) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis.
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**第五項** 前各項の規定にかかわらず、特許権、実用新案権、回路配置利用権又はプログラムの著作物についての著作者の権利を侵害されたとする者による当該権利の侵害についての発信者情報開示命令の申立てについて、当該各項の規定により次の各号に掲げる裁判所が管轄権を有することとなる場合には、当該申立ては、それぞれ当該各号に定める裁判所の管轄に専属する。
art-10/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-5
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding respective paragraphs, with regard to a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order filed by a person alleging the infringement of the relevant person's patent right, utility model right, layout-design exploitation right for an integrated circuit, or an author's right to a work of computer programming, if a court listed in the following items would have jurisdiction over the petition pursuant to each paragraph, the petition is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the court specified in the relevant item:
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**一** 東京高等裁判所、名古屋高等裁判所、仙台高等裁判所又は札幌高等裁判所の管轄区域内に所在する地方裁判所 東京地方裁判所
art-10/par-5/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-5/item-1
a district court located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Tokyo High Court, the Nagoya High Court, the Sendai High Court, or the Sapporo High Court:the Tokyo District Court;
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**二** 大阪高等裁判所、広島高等裁判所、福岡高等裁判所又は高松高等裁判所の管轄区域内に所在する地方裁判所 大阪地方裁判所
art-10/par-5/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-5/item-2
a district court located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Osaka High Court, the Hiroshima High Court, the Fukuoka High Court, or the Takamatsu High Court:the Osaka District Court.
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**第六項** 前項第二号に定める裁判所がした発信者情報開示命令事件（同項に規定する権利の侵害に係るものに限る。）についての決定に対する即時抗告は、東京高等裁判所の管轄に専属する。
art-10/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-6
An immediate appeal to a decision rendered by the court specified in item (ii) of the preceding paragraph in the case of a sender identification information disclosure order (but limited to one relating to infringement of the rights set forth in the paragraph) is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo High Court.
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**第七項** 前各項の規定にかかわらず、第十五条第一項（第一号に係る部分に限る。）の規定による命令により同号イに規定する他の開示関係役務提供者の氏名等情報の提供を受けた者の申立てに係る第一号に掲げる事件は、当該提供を受けた者の申立てに係る第二号に掲げる事件が係属するときは、当該事件が係属する裁判所の管轄に専属する。
art-10/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-7
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraphs, with regard to the case specified in item (i) below relating to a petition by a person to whom, pursuant to the order under Article 15, paragraph (1) (but limited to the portion relating to item (i) of paragraph (1)), information such as names of other related disclosing service providers was provided as the relevant information is specified in (a) of item (i), if the case specified in item (ii) below relating to the petition by the person to whom the information was provided is pending, then the former case is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the court at which the latter case is pending.
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**一** 当該他の開示関係役務提供者を相手方とする当該提供に係る侵害情報についての発信者情報開示命令事件
art-10/par-7/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-7/item-1
case of a sender identification information disclosure order in respect of violating information pertaining to the provision where the opposite party is the other disclosure related service provider;
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "case of a sender identification information disclosure order in respect of violating information pertaining to the provisions where the opposite party is the other disclosure related service provider;" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**二** 当該提供に係る侵害情報についての他の発信者情報開示命令事件
art-10/par-7/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-10/par-7/item-2
other cases of a sender identification information disclosure order in respect of violating information pertaining to the relevant provision.
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### 第十一条（発信者情報開示命令の申立書の写しの送付等） — (Delivery of Copy of Petition for Sender Identification Information Disclosure Order)
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art-11 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-11
**第一項** 裁判所は、発信者情報開示命令の申立てがあった場合には、当該申立てが不適法であるとき又は当該申立てに理由がないことが明らかなときを除き、当該発信者情報開示命令の申立書の写しを相手方に送付しなければならない。
art-11/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-11/par-1
When a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order is filed with a court, the court must deliver to the opposite party a copy of the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order unless the petition is unlawful or unless the relevant petition is clearly groundless.
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**第二項** 非訟事件手続法（平成二十三年法律第五十一号）第四十三条第四項から第六項までの規定は、発信者情報開示命令の申立書の写しを送付することができない場合（当該申立書の写しの送付に必要な費用を予納しない場合を含む。）について準用する。
art-11/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-11/par-2
The provisions of Article 43, paragraphs (4) through (6) of the Non-Contentious Case Procedures Act (Act No. 51 of 2011) apply mutatis mutandis to a case where a copy of the petition for a sender identification information disclosure order may not be delivered (including if expenses required for the delivery of a copy of the relevant petition are not prepaid).
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**第三項** 裁判所は、発信者情報開示命令の申立てについての決定をする場合には、当事者の陳述を聴かなければならない。ただし、不適法又は理由がないことが明らかであるとして当該申立てを却下する決定をするときは、この限りでない。
art-11/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-11/par-3
Before rendering a decision on a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order, the court must hear the parties' statements; provided that, this does not apply when the court renders a decision to dismiss the petition, finding that it is unlawful or clearly groundless.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "Before rendering a decision on a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order, the court must hear the party's statements; provided that, this does not apply when the court renders a decision to dismiss the petition, finding that it is unlawful or clearly groundless." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
### 第十二条（発信者情報開示命令事件の記録の閲覧等） — (Inspection of Records of Case of Sender Identification Information Disclosure Order)
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art-12 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-12
**第一項** 当事者又は利害関係を疎明した第三者は、裁判所書記官に対し、発信者情報開示命令事件の記録の閲覧若しくは謄写、その正本、謄本若しくは抄本の交付又は発信者情報開示命令事件に関する事項の証明書の交付を請求することができる。
art-12/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-12/par-1
The parties to a case and any third party that makes a prima facie showing of interest in the case may file a request with the court clerk to inspect or copy the case record, to issue an authenticated copy, transcript, or extract of the case record, or to issue a certificate of the particulars of the case of the sender identification information disclosure order.
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**第二項** 前項の規定は、発信者情報開示命令事件の記録中の録音テープ又はビデオテープ（これらに準ずる方法により一定の事項を記録した物を含む。）については、適用しない。この場合において、当事者又は利害関係を疎明した第三者は、裁判所書記官に対し、これらの物の複製を請求することができる。
art-12/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-12/par-2
The provisions of the preceding paragraph do not apply with respect to case records of the case of a sender identification information disclosure order that are being prepared in the form of audiotapes or videotapes (including any other matters that have been recorded by means equivalent thereto). Nevertheless, the relevant parties or a third party that makes a prima facie showing of interest may file a request with the court clerk for a reproduction of these matters.
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**第三項** 前二項の規定による発信者情報開示命令事件の記録の閲覧、謄写及び複製の請求は、当該記録の保存又は裁判所の執務に支障があるときは、することができない。
art-12/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-12/par-3
The request for inspection, copying and reproduction of records of a case of a sender identification information disclosure order pursuant to the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs may not be filed if these actions would be detrimental to the preservation of the case record or the performance of the court duties.
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### 第十三条（発信者情報開示命令の申立ての取下げ） — (Withdrawal of Petition for Sender Identification Information Disclosure Order)
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art-13 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-13
**第一項** 発信者情報開示命令の申立ては、当該申立てについての決定が確定するまで、その全部又は一部を取り下げることができる。ただし、当該申立ての取下げは、次に掲げる決定がされた後にあっては、相手方の同意を得なければ、その効力を生じない。
art-13/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-13/par-1
A petition for a sender identification information disclosure order may be withdrawn in whole or in part before a decision on the petition becomes final and binding; provided that, after any of the following decisions is made, withdrawal of the petition is invalid without the consent of the opposite party:
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "A petition for a sender identification information disclosure order may be withdrawn in whole or in part before a decision on the petition becomes final and binding; provided that, after the following decisions is made, or withdrawal of the petition is invalid without the consent of the opposite party:" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**一** 当該申立てについての決定
art-13/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-13/par-1/item-1
a decision on the petition;
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**二** 当該申立てに係る発信者情報開示命令事件を本案とする第十五条第一項の規定による命令
art-13/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-13/par-1/item-2
an order under the provisions of Article 15, paragraph (1) where the case of a sender identification information disclosure order pertaining to the petition is the primary matter.
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**第二項** 発信者情報開示命令の申立ての取下げがあった場合において、前項ただし書の規定により当該申立ての取下げについて相手方の同意を要するときは、裁判所は、相手方に対し、当該申立ての取下げがあったことを通知しなければならない。ただし、当該申立ての取下げが発信者情報開示命令事件の手続の期日において口頭でされた場合において、相手方がその期日に出頭したときは、この限りでない。
art-13/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-13/par-2
In the case that a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order is withdrawn, if the opposite party's consent is required for the withdrawal of the petition pursuant to the provisions of the proviso to the preceding paragraph, the court must notify the opposite party of the withdrawal of the petition; provided that, this does not apply if the petition is withdrawn orally on the date for proceedings of the case of the sender identification information disclosure order and if the opposite party appears on the required date.
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**第三項** 前項本文の規定による通知を受けた日から二週間以内に相手方が異議を述べないときは、当該通知に係る申立ての取下げに同意したものとみなす。同項ただし書の規定による場合において、当該申立ての取下げがあった日から二週間以内に相手方が異議を述べないときも、同様とする。
art-13/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-13/par-3
If the opposite party does not state an objection within two weeks from the day on which that party receives a notice pursuant to the provisions in the main text of the preceding paragraph, the opposite party is deemed to have consented to the withdrawal of the petition under the formal notice. The same applies in the case prescribed in the proviso to the relevant paragraph if the opposite party does not state an objection within two weeks from the day on which the petition is withdrawn.
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### 第十四条（発信者情報開示命令の申立てについての決定に対する異議の訴え） — (Action to Oppose a Decision on Petition for Sender Identification Information Disclosure Order)
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art-14 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-14
**第一項** 発信者情報開示命令の申立てについての決定（当該申立てを不適法として却下する決定を除く。）に不服がある当事者は、当該決定の告知を受けた日から一月の不変期間内に、異議の訴えを提起することができる。
art-14/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-14/par-1
A party who is dissatisfied with a decision on a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order (except for a decision to dismiss the petition on the ground that the petition is unlawful) may file an action to oppose the decision within an inalterable time frame of one month from the day on which the notice of the decision is received.
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**第二項** 前項に規定する訴えは、同項に規定する決定をした裁判所の管轄に専属する。
art-14/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-14/par-2
An action prescribed in the preceding paragraph is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the court which made the decision prescribed in the paragraph.
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**第三項** 第一項に規定する訴えについての判決においては、当該訴えを不適法として却下するときを除き、同項に規定する決定を認可し、変更し、又は取り消す。
art-14/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-14/par-3
In a judgment on the action prescribed in paragraph (1), the court approves, modifies or withdraws the decision prescribed in the paragraph except if the action is dismissed on the ground that the action is unlawful.
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**第四項** 第一項に規定する決定を認可し、又は変更した判決で発信者情報の開示を命ずるものは、強制執行に関しては、給付を命ずる判決と同一の効力を有する。
art-14/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-14/par-4
A judgment that approves or modifies the order prescribed in paragraph (1) and that orders the disclosure of sender identification information has the same effect in terms of compulsory execution as a judgment that orders payment.
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**第五項** 第一項に規定する訴えが、同項に規定する期間内に提起されなかったとき、又は却下されたときは、当該訴えに係る同項に規定する決定は、確定判決と同一の効力を有する。
art-14/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-14/par-5
If an action prescribed in paragraph (1) is not filed within the time frame prescribed in that paragraph or is dismissed, the decision prescribed in that paragraph with regard to the action has the same effect as the final and binding judgment.
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**第六項** 裁判所が第一項に規定する決定をした場合における非訟事件手続法第五十九条第一項の規定の適用については、同項第二号中「即時抗告をする」とあるのは、「異議の訴えを提起する」とする。
art-14/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-14/par-6
In applying the provisions of Article 59, paragraph (1) of the Non-Contentious Case Procedures Act to the case if the court makes the decision prescribed in paragraph (1), the phrase "an immediate appeal may be filed" in Article 59, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Act is read as "an action of opposition may be filed".
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### 第十五条（提供命令） — (Information Provision Order)
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art-15 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15
**第一項** 本案の発信者情報開示命令事件が係属する裁判所は、発信者情報開示命令の申立てに係る侵害情報の発信者を特定することができなくなることを防止するため必要があると認めるときは、当該発信者情報開示命令の申立てをした者（以下この項において「申立人」という。）の申立てにより、決定で、当該発信者情報開示命令の申立ての相手方である開示関係役務提供者に対し、次に掲げる事項を命ずることができる。
art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-1
If the court at which a case of a sender identification information disclosure order on the merits is pending recognizes the necessity in order to prevent a situation which could lead to the inability to identify the sender of the violating information pertaining to the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order, then upon petition by the person who filed the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order (hereinafter referred to as the "petitioner" in this paragraph), the court may issue a ruling ordering the disclosure related service provider as the opposite party in the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order to take the following actions:
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**一** 当該申立人に対し、次のイ又はロに掲げる場合の区分に応じそれぞれ当該イ又はロに定める事項（イに掲げる場合に該当すると認めるときは、イに定める事項）を書面又は電磁的方法（電子情報処理組織を使用する方法その他の情報通信の技術を利用する方法であって総務省令で定めるものをいう。次号において同じ。）により提供すること。
art-15/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-1/item-1
to provide the petitioner with information specified in (a) or (b), respectively, based on the cases in (a) or (b) below (information prescribed in (a) if the cases described in (a) are considered applicable) in writing or by electronic or magnetic means (which refers to the use of an electronic data processing system or other means of information and communications technology as specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; the same applies in the following item);
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "to provide the petitioner with information specified in (a) or (b), respectively, based on the cases in (a) or (b) below (information prescribed in (a) if the cases described in (a) are considered applicable) in writing or by electronic or magnetic means (which refers to means the use of an electronic data processing system or other means of information and communications technology as specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; the same applies in the following item);" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**イ** 当該開示関係役務提供者がその保有する発信者情報（当該発信者情報開示命令の申立てに係るものに限る。以下この項において同じ。）により当該侵害情報に係る他の開示関係役務提供者（当該侵害情報の発信者であると認めるものを除く。ロにおいて同じ。）の氏名又は名称及び住所（以下この項及び第三項において「他の開示関係役務提供者の氏名等情報」という。）の特定をすることができる場合 当該他の開示関係役務提供者の氏名等情報
art-15/par-1/item-1/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-1/item-1/sub-1
if sender identification information possessed by the disclosure related service provider (but limited to that pertaining to the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order; the same applies hereinafter in this paragraph) makes it possible to identify the name and address of any other disclosure related service providers (excluding one who is recognized as the sender of the violating information; the same applies in (b)) (the name and address are referred to in this paragraph and paragraph (3) as "information such as names of other disclosure related service providers"):information such as names of any other disclosure related service providers;
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**ロ** 当該開示関係役務提供者が当該侵害情報に係る他の開示関係役務提供者を特定するために用いることができる発信者情報として総務省令で定めるものを保有していない場合又は当該開示関係役務提供者がその保有する当該発信者情報によりイに規定する特定をすることができない場合 その旨
art-15/par-1/item-1/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-1/item-1/sub-2
if the disclosure related service provider does not possess sender identification information that makes it possible to identify any other disclosure related service providers pertaining to the violating information and that is specified as such by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, or if that disclosure related service provider is unable to make the identification as prescribed in (a) by using the sender identification information:notification to that effect.
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**二** この項の規定による命令（以下この条において「提供命令」といい、前号に係る部分に限る。）により他の開示関係役務提供者の氏名等情報の提供を受けた当該申立人から、当該他の開示関係役務提供者を相手方として当該侵害情報についての発信者情報開示命令の申立てをした旨の書面又は電磁的方法による通知を受けたときは、当該他の開示関係役務提供者に対し、当該開示関係役務提供者が保有する発信者情報を書面又は電磁的方法により提供すること。
art-15/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-1/item-2
to provide, in writing or by electronic or magnetic means, other disclosure related service providers with sender identification information possessed by that disclosure related service provider when the disclosure related service provider receives, in writing or by electronic or magnetic means, from the petitioner to whom information such as names of other disclosure related service providers has been provided pursuant to the order under the provisions of this paragraph (hereinafter referred to as "information provision order" in this Article; limited to the portion relating to the preceding item), notice to the effect that the petitioner filed a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order in respect of the violating information against that other disclosure related service provider as the opposite party.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "to provide, in writing or by electronic or magnetic means, other disclosure related service providers with sender identification information possessed by that disclosure related service provider when the disclosure related service provider receives, in writing or by electronic magnetic means, from the petitioner to whom information such as names of other disclosure related service providers has been provided pursuant to the order under the provisions of this paragraph (hereinafter referred to as "information provision order" in this paragraph; limited to the portion relating to the preceding item), notice to the effect that the petitioner filed a petition for a sender identification information disclosure order against other disclosure related service provider as the opposite party." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**第二項** 前項（各号列記以外の部分に限る。）に規定する発信者情報開示命令の申立ての相手方が第五条第一項に規定する特定電気通信役務提供者であって、かつ、当該申立てをした者が当該申立てにおいて特定発信者情報を含む発信者情報の開示を請求している場合における前項の規定の適用については、同項第一号イの規定中「に係るもの」とあるのは、次の表の上欄に掲げる場合の区分に応じ、それぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる字句とする。
当該特定発信者情報の開示の請求について第五条第一項第三号に該当すると認められる場合 に係る第五条第一項に規定する特定発信者情報
当該特定発信者情報の開示の請求について第五条第一項第三号に該当すると認められない場合 に係る第五条第一項に規定する特定発信者情報以外の発信者情報
art-15/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-2
If the opposite party against whom the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order prescribed in the preceding paragraph (limited to the portions other than those listed in the respective items) has been filed, is a specified telecommunications service provider prescribed in Article 5, paragraph (1), and the party who filed the petition demands in the petition the disclosure of sender identification information including specified sender identification information, then the provisions of the preceding paragraph apply by replacing the phrase "that pertaining to" in the provisions of item (i), (a) in that paragraph with the relevant phrase in the right column in the following table, depending on the category set forth in the left column in the same table:
If it is determined that Article 5, paragraph (1), item (iii) is applicable to the demand for disclosure of such specified sender identification information specified sender identification information prescribed in Article 5, paragraph (1) pertaining to
If it is determined that Article 5, paragraph (1), item (iii) is not applicable to the demand for disclosure of such specified sender identification information sender identification information other than the specified sender identification information prescribed in Article 5, paragraph (1) pertaining to
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**第三項** 次の各号のいずれかに該当するときは、提供命令（提供命令により二以上の他の開示関係役務提供者の氏名等情報の提供を受けた者が、当該他の開示関係役務提供者のうちの一部の者について第一項第二号に規定する通知をしないことにより第二号に該当することとなるときは、当該一部の者に係る部分に限る。）は、その効力を失う。
art-15/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-3
If either of the following items becomes applicable, the information provision order (if the person to whom information such as names of other disclosure related service providers has been provided with regard to two or more other disclosure related service providers pursuant to the information provision order falls under the category of item (ii) because the relevant person does not give a notice prescribed in paragraph (1), item (ii) to certain other disclosure related service providers, then only the portion of the information provision order pertaining to those other disclosure related service providers) is no longer effective.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "If either of the following items becomes applicable, the information provision order (if the person to whom information such as names of other disclosure related service providers has been provided with regard to two or more other disclosure related service providers pursuant to the information provision order falls under the category of item (ii) because the relevant person does not give a notice prescribed in paragraph (1), item (ii) to certain other disclosure related service providers, then only the portion of the information provision order pertaining to other disclosure related service providers) is no longer effective." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
**一** 当該提供命令の本案である発信者情報開示命令事件（当該発信者情報開示命令事件についての前条第一項に規定する決定に対して同項に規定する訴えが提起されたときは、その訴訟）が終了したとき。
art-15/par-3/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-3/item-1
when the case of a sender identification information disclosure order, which is the primary matter in respect of the information provision order, ends (or if an action prescribed in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article is instituted against a decision prescribed in that paragraph for the case of a sender identification information disclosure order, when that lawsuit ends);
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**二** 当該提供命令により他の開示関係役務提供者の氏名等情報の提供を受けた者が、当該提供を受けた日から二月以内に、当該提供命令を受けた開示関係役務提供者に対し、第一項第二号に規定する通知をしなかったとき。
art-15/par-3/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-3/item-2
when the person to whom information such as names of other disclosure related service providers has been provided pursuant to the information provision order, fails to give a notice, prescribed in paragraph (1), item (ii), to the disclosure related service provider against whom the relevant information provision order has been issued, within two months after the date of receipt of the provision.
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**第四項** 提供命令の申立ては、当該提供命令があった後であっても、その全部又は一部を取り下げることができる。
art-15/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-4
A petition for an information provision order may be withdrawn in whole or in part even after the information provision order is given.
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**第五項** 提供命令を受けた開示関係役務提供者は、当該提供命令に対し、即時抗告をすることができる。
art-15/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-15/par-5
The disclosure related service provider against whom an information provision order has been issued, may file an immediate appeal against the information provision order.
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### 第十六条（消去禁止命令） — (Deletion Prohibitory Order)
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art-16 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-16
**第一項** 本案の発信者情報開示命令事件が係属する裁判所は、発信者情報開示命令の申立てに係る侵害情報の発信者を特定することができなくなることを防止するため必要があると認めるときは、当該発信者情報開示命令の申立てをした者の申立てにより、決定で、当該発信者情報開示命令の申立ての相手方である開示関係役務提供者に対し、当該発信者情報開示命令事件（当該発信者情報開示命令事件についての第十四条第一項に規定する決定に対して同項に規定する訴えが提起されたときは、その訴訟）が終了するまでの間、当該開示関係役務提供者が保有する発信者情報（当該発信者情報開示命令の申立てに係るものに限る。）を消去してはならない旨を命ずることができる。
art-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-16/par-1
If the court at which a case of a sender identification information disclosure order on the merits is pending, recognizes the necessity in order to prevent a situation which could lead to the inability to identify the sender of violating information pertaining to the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order, then upon petition by the person who filed the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order, the court may issue a ruling ordering that the disclosure related service provider as the opposite party against whom the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order was filed may not delete the sender identification information (limited to that relating to the petition for the sender identification information disclosure order) possessed by the disclosure related service provider until the relevant case of the sender identification information disclosure order ends (or if an action prescribed in Article 14, paragraph (1) is instituted against a decision prescribed in the paragraph for that case of a sender identification information disclosure order, until the lawsuit ends).
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**第二項** 前項の規定による命令（以下この条において「消去禁止命令」という。）の申立ては、当該消去禁止命令があった後であっても、その全部又は一部を取り下げることができる。
art-16/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-16/par-2
A petition for the order issued pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph (hereinafter referred to in this Article as a "deletion prohibitory order") may be withdrawn in whole or in part even after the deletion prohibitory order is issued.
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**第三項** 消去禁止命令を受けた開示関係役務提供者は、当該消去禁止命令に対し、即時抗告をすることができる。
art-16/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-16/par-3
The disclosure related service provider against whom a deletion prohibitory order has been issued may file an immediate appeal against the deletion prohibitory order.
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### 第十七条（当事者に対する住所、氏名等の秘匿） — Concealment of Domicile, Name, etc. of the Parties
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art-17 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-17
**第一項** 発信者情報開示命令事件に関する裁判手続における申立てその他の申述については、民事訴訟法（平成八年法律第百九号）第一編第八章（第百三十三条の二第五項及び第六項並びに第百三十三条の三第二項を除く。）の規定を準用する。この場合において、同法第百三十三条第一項中「当事者」とあるのは「当事者又は利害関係参加人（非訟事件手続法（平成二十三年法律第五十一号）第二十一条第五項に規定する利害関係参加人をいう。第百三十三条の四第一項、第二項及び第七項において同じ。）」と、同条第三項中「訴訟記録等（訴訟記録又は第百三十二条の四第一項の処分の申立てに係る事件の記録」とあるのは「発信者情報開示命令事件（特定電気通信による情報の流通によって発生する権利侵害等への対処に関する法律第二条第十三号に規定する発信者情報開示命令事件」と、「）中」とあるのは「）の記録中」と、「について訴訟記録等の閲覧等（訴訟記録の閲覧等、非電磁的証拠収集処分記録の閲覧等又は電磁的証拠収集処分記録の閲覧等をいう。以下この章において同じ。）」とあるのは「の閲覧若しくは謄写又はその謄本若しくは抄本の交付」と、同法第百三十三条の二第一項中「に係る訴訟記録等の閲覧等」とあるのは「の閲覧若しくは謄写又はその謄本若しくは抄本の交付」と、同条第二項中「訴訟記録等中」とあるのは「発信者情報開示命令事件の記録中」と、同項及び同条第三項中「に係る訴訟記録等の閲覧等」とあるのは「の閲覧若しくは謄写、その正本、謄本若しくは抄本の交付又はその複製」と、同法第百三十三条の三第一項中「記載され、又は記録された書面又は電磁的記録」とあるのは「記載された書面」と、「当該書面又は電磁的記録」とあるのは「当該書面」と、「又は電磁的記録その他これに類する書面又は電磁的記録に係る訴訟記録等の閲覧等」とあるのは「その他これに類する書面の閲覧若しくは謄写又はその謄本若しくは抄本の交付」と、同法第百三十三条の四第一項中「者は、訴訟記録等」とあるのは「当事者若しくは利害関係参加人又は利害関係を疎明した第三者は、発信者情報開示命令事件の記録」と、同条第二項中「当事者」とあるのは「当事者又は利害関係参加人」と、「訴訟記録等の存する」とあるのは「発信者情報開示命令事件の記録の存する」と、「訴訟記録等の閲覧等」とあるのは「閲覧若しくは謄写、その正本、謄本若しくは抄本の交付又はその複製」と、同条第七項中「当事者」とあるのは「当事者若しくは利害関係参加人」と読み替えるものとする。
art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-17/par-1
With regard to petitions and other statements in court proceedings relating to a case of a sender identification information disclosure order, the provisions of Part I, Chapter VIII of the Code of Civil Procedure (Act No. 109 of 1996) (excluding Article 133-2, paragraphs (5) and (6) and Article 133-3, paragraph (2)) apply mutatis mutandis. In this case, the phrase "party" in Article 133, paragraph (1) of that Act is deemed to be replaced with "party or interested party intervenor (meaning an interested party intervenor prescribed in Article 21, paragraph (5) of the Non-Contentious Case Procedures Act (Act No. 51 of 2011); the same applies in Article 133-4, paragraphs (1), (2) and (7))"; the phrase "case records, etc. (meaning case records or the records of a case pertaining to a petition for a disposition under Article 132-4, paragraph (1)" in paragraph (3) of that Article is deemed to be replaced with "case of a sender identification information disclosure order (meaning a case of a sender identification information disclosure order prescribed in Article 2, item (xiii) of the Act on Measures against Infringement of Rights, etc. Arising from the Distribution of Information through specified telecommunications", and the phrase "), within" in that paragraph with "), within the record of the case"; the phrase "inspection of case records, etc. (meaning inspection of case records, inspection of non-electronic evidence collection disposition records, or inspection of electronic or magnetic evidence collection disposition records; hereinafter the same applies in this Chapter) with regard to" in that paragraph is deemed to be replaced with "inspection or copying, or issuance of a transcript or extract, of"; the phrase "inspection of case records, etc. pertaining to" in Article 133-2, paragraph (1) of that Act is deemed to be replaced with "inspection or copying, or issuance of a transcript or extract, of"; the phrase "in the case records, etc." in paragraph (2) of that Article is deemed to be replaced with "in the case records of the case of a sender identification information disclosure order"; the phrase "inspection of case records, etc. pertaining to" in that paragraph and paragraph (3) of that Article is deemed to be replaced with "inspection or copying, issuance of an authenticated copy, transcript or extract, or reproduction, of"; the phrase "written or recorded document or electronic or magnetic record" in Article 133-3, paragraph (1) of that Act is deemed to be replaced with "written document", the phrase "the document or electronic or magnetic record" with "the document", and the phrase "or electronic or magnetic record, or other similar document or electronic or magnetic record, inspection of case records, etc. pertaining to" with "or other similar document, inspection or copying, or issuance of a transcript or extract, of"; the phrase "person, case records, etc." in Article 133-4, paragraph (1) of that Act is deemed to be replaced with "party or interested party intervenor, or a third party who has made a prima facie showing of interest, case records of the case of a sender identification information disclosure order"; the phrase "party" in paragraph (2) of that Article is deemed to be replaced with "party or interested party intervenor", the phrase "where case records, etc. are kept" with "where case records of the case of a sender identification information disclosure order are kept", and the phrase "inspection of case records, etc." with "inspection or copying, issuance of an authenticated copy, transcript or extract, or reproduction"; and the phrase "party" in paragraph (7) of that Article is deemed to be replaced with "party or interested party intervenor".
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### 第十八条（非訟事件手続法の適用除外） — Exclusion from Application of the Non-Contentious Case Procedures Act
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art-18 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-18
**第一項** 発信者情報開示命令事件に関する裁判手続については、非訟事件手続法第二十二条第一項ただし書、第二十七条、第四十条及び第四十二条の二の規定は、適用しない。
art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-18/par-1
The proviso to Article 22, paragraph (1) and the provisions of Articles 27, 40 and 42-2 of the Non-Contentious Case Procedures Act do not apply to court proceedings relating to a case of a sender identification information disclosure order.
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### 第十九条（最高裁判所規則） — (Rules of the Supreme Court)
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art-19 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-19
**第一項** この法律に定めるもののほか、発信者情報開示命令事件に関する裁判手続に関し必要な事項は、最高裁判所規則で定める。
art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-19/par-1
Beyond what is provided for in this Act, necessary particulars in connection with court proceedings relating to a case of a sender identification information disclosure order are prescribed by the Rules of the Supreme Court.
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## 第五章 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者の義務 — Chapter V Obligations of Large-scale Specified Telecommunications Service Providers
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ch-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#ch-5
### 第二十条（大規模特定電気通信役務提供者の指定） — Designation of Large-scale Specified Telecommunications Service Providers
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art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20
**第一項** 総務大臣は、次の各号のいずれにも該当する特定電気通信役務であって、その利用に係る特定電気通信による情報の流通について侵害情報送信防止措置の実施手続の迅速化及び送信防止措置の実施状況の透明化を図る必要性その他この章の規定に基づく措置を講ずる必要性が特に高いと認められるもの（以下「大規模特定電気通信役務」という。）を提供する特定電気通信役務提供者を、大規模特定電気通信役務提供者として指定することができる。
art-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-1
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications may designate, as a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider, a specified telecommunications service provider that provides a specified telecommunications service that falls under all of the following items and for which it is found that there is a particularly high need for expediting the implementation procedures for measures for preventing transmission of violating information and for transparency of the implementation status of transmission prevention measures with regard to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications pertaining to its use, and other need to take measures based on the provisions of this Chapter (hereinafter referred to as a "large-scale specified telecommunications service").
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**一** 当該特定電気通信役務が次のいずれかに該当すること。
art-20/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-1/item-1
that specified telecommunications service falls under any of the following;
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**イ** 当該特定電気通信役務を利用して一月間に発信者となった者（日本国外にあると推定される者を除く。ロにおいて同じ。）及びこれに準ずる者として総務省令で定める者の数の総務省令で定める期間における平均（以下この条及び第二十四条第二項において「平均月間発信者数」という。）が特定電気通信役務の種類に応じて総務省令で定める数を超えること。
art-20/par-1/item-1/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-1/item-1/sub-1
the average, over the period specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, of the number of persons who became senders in a month by using that specified telecommunications service (excluding persons presumed to be located outside Japan; the same applies in (b)) and persons specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as equivalent thereto (hereinafter referred to as the "average monthly number of senders" in this Article and Article 24, paragraph (2)) exceeds the number specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications according to the type of specified telecommunications service;
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**ロ** 当該特定電気通信役務を利用して一月間に発信者となった者の延べ数の総務省令で定める期間における平均（以下この条及び第二十四条第二項において「平均月間延べ発信者数」という。）が特定電気通信役務の種類に応じて総務省令で定める数を超えること。
art-20/par-1/item-1/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-1/item-1/sub-2
the average, over the period specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, of the total number of persons who became senders in a month by using that specified telecommunications service (hereinafter referred to as the "average monthly total number of senders" in this Article and Article 24, paragraph (2)) exceeds the number specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications according to the type of specified telecommunications service.
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**二** 当該特定電気通信役務の一般的な性質に照らして侵害情報送信防止措置（侵害情報の不特定の者に対する送信を防止するために必要な限度において行われるものに限る。以下同じ。）を講ずることが技術的に可能であること。
art-20/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-1/item-2
it is technically possible to take measures for preventing transmission of violating information (limited to those taken to the extent necessary for preventing the transmission of violating information to unspecified persons; the same applies hereinafter) in light of the general nature of that specified telecommunications service;
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**三** 当該特定電気通信役務が、その利用に係る特定電気通信による情報の流通によって権利の侵害等が発生するおそれの少ない特定電気通信役務として総務省令で定めるもの以外のものであること。
art-20/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-1/item-3
that specified telecommunications service is other than one specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as a specified telecommunications service with little risk of violation of rights, etc. occurring due to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications pertaining to its use.
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**第二項** 総務大臣は、大規模特定電気通信役務提供者について前項の規定による指定の理由がなくなったと認めるときは、遅滞なく、その指定を解除しなければならない。
art-20/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-2
If the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications finds that the grounds for the designation under the provisions of the preceding paragraph no longer exist with regard to a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider, the Minister must, without delay, rescind the designation.
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**第三項** 総務大臣は、第一項の規定による指定及び前項の規定による指定の解除に必要な限度において、総務省令で定めるところにより、特定電気通信役務提供者に対し、その提供する特定電気通信役務の平均月間発信者数及び平均月間延べ発信者数を報告させることができる。
art-20/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-3
To the extent necessary for the designation under the provisions of paragraph (1) and the rescission of designation under the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications may, as provided by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, have a specified telecommunications service provider report the average monthly number of senders and the average monthly total number of senders of the specified telecommunications service it provides.
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**第四項** 総務大臣は、前項の規定による報告の徴収によっては特定電気通信役務提供者の提供する特定電気通信役務の平均月間発信者数又は平均月間延べ発信者数を把握することが困難であると認めるときは、当該平均月間発信者数又は平均月間延べ発信者数を総務省令で定める合理的な方法により推計して、第一項の規定による指定及び第二項の規定による指定の解除を行うことができる。
art-20/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-20/par-4
If the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications finds that it is difficult to ascertain the average monthly number of senders or the average monthly total number of senders of a specified telecommunications service provided by a specified telecommunications service provider by means of the collection of reports under the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Minister may estimate that average monthly number of senders or average monthly total number of senders by a reasonable method specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and make the designation under the provisions of paragraph (1) and the rescission of designation under the provisions of paragraph (2).
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### 第二十一条（大規模特定電気通信役務提供者による届出） — Notification by Large-scale Specified Telecommunications Service Providers
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art-21 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-21
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、前条第一項の規定による指定を受けた日から三月以内に、総務省令で定めるところにより、次に掲げる事項を総務大臣に届け出なければならない。
art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-21/par-1
A large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must notify the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications of the following matters, as provided by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, within three months from the date on which it was designated under the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article.
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**一** 氏名又は名称及び住所並びに法人にあっては、その代表者の氏名
art-21/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-21/par-1/item-1
the name or title and address and, in the case of a corporation, the name of its representative;
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**二** 外国の法人若しくは団体又は外国に住所を有する個人にあっては、国内における代表者又は国内における代理人の氏名又は名称及び国内の住所
art-21/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-21/par-1/item-2
in the case of a foreign corporation or association or an individual who has a domicile in a foreign country, the name or title and the address in Japan of the representative in Japan or the agent in Japan;
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**三** 前二号に掲げる事項のほか、総務省令で定める事項
art-21/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-21/par-1/item-3
in addition to the matters set forth in the preceding two items, the matters specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
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**第二項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、前項各号に掲げる事項に変更があったときは、遅滞なく、その旨を総務大臣に届け出なければならない。
art-21/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-21/par-2
When there is a change in the matters set forth in the items of the preceding paragraph, a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must notify the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications to that effect without delay.
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### 第二十二条（被侵害者からの申出を受け付ける方法の公表） — Publication of Method for Receiving Requests from Infringed Parties
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art-22 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-22
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者（前条第一項の規定による届出をした者に限る。以下同じ。）は、総務省令で定めるところにより、その提供する大規模特定電気通信役務を利用して行われる特定電気通信による情報の流通によって自己の権利を侵害されたとする者（次条において「被侵害者」という。）が侵害情報等を示して当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者に対し侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずるよう申出を行うための方法を定め、これを公表しなければならない。
art-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-22/par-1
A large-scale specified telecommunications service provider (limited to one that has made the notification under Article 21, paragraph (1); the same applies hereinafter) must, as specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, establish and publish a method for a person who alleges that the person's rights have been violated due to dissemination of information through specified telecommunications conducted using the large-scale specified telecommunications service it provides (referred to as an "infringed party" in the following Article) to make a request to that large-scale specified telecommunications service provider, by indicating the violating information, etc., to take measures for preventing transmission of violating information.
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**第二項** 前項の方法は、次の各号のいずれにも適合するものでなければならない。
art-22/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-22/par-2
The method under the preceding paragraph must be one that conforms to all of the following items:
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**一** 電子情報処理組織を使用する方法による申出を行うことができるものであること。
art-22/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-22/par-2/item-1
it enables a request to be made by a method using an electronic data processing system;
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**二** 申出を行おうとする者に過重な負担を課するものでないこと。
art-22/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-22/par-2/item-2
it does not impose an excessive burden on a person who intends to make a request;
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**三** 当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が申出を受けた日時が当該申出を行った者（第二十五条において「申出者」という。）に明らかとなるものであること。
art-22/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-22/par-2/item-3
it makes clear to the person who made the request (referred to as the "person making the request" in Article 25) the date and time when the large-scale specified telecommunications service provider received the request.
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### 第二十三条（侵害情報に係る調査の実施） — Conduct of Investigation into Violating Information
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art-23 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-23
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、被侵害者から前条第一項の方法に従って侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずるよう申出があったときは、当該申出に係る侵害情報の流通によって当該被侵害者の権利が不当に侵害されているかどうかについて、遅滞なく必要な調査を行わなければならない。
art-23/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-23/par-1
When an infringed party has made a request to take measures for preventing transmission of violating information in accordance with the method under paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must, without delay, conduct the necessary investigation into whether the rights of that infringed party are being unjustly violated due to the dissemination of the violating information pertaining to that request.
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### 第二十四条（侵害情報調査専門員） — Violating Information Investigation Specialists
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art-24 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-24
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、前条の調査のうち専門的な知識経験を必要とするものを適正に行わせるため、特定電気通信による情報の流通によって発生する権利侵害への対処に関して十分な知識経験を有する者のうちから、侵害情報調査専門員（以下この条及び次条第二項第二号において「専門員」という。）を選任しなければならない。
art-24/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-24/par-1
In order to have those parts of the investigation under the preceding Article that require specialized knowledge and experience properly conducted, a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must appoint a violating information investigation specialist (referred to as an "investigation specialist" in this Article and Article 25, paragraph (2), item (ii)) from among persons who have sufficient knowledge and experience in dealing with violations of rights arising from dissemination of information through specified telecommunications.
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**第二項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者の専門員の数は、当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者の提供する大規模特定電気通信役務の平均月間発信者数又は平均月間延べ発信者数及び種別に応じて総務省令で定める数（当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が複数の大規模特定電気通信役務を提供している場合にあっては、それぞれの大規模特定電気通信役務の平均月間発信者数又は平均月間延べ発信者数及び種別に応じて総務省令で定める数を合算した数）以上でなければならない。
art-24/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-24/par-2
The number of investigation specialists of a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must be the number specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications according to the average monthly number of senders or average monthly total number of senders, and the type, of the large-scale specified telecommunications service provided by that large-scale specified telecommunications service provider, or more (in the case where that large-scale specified telecommunications service provider provides multiple large-scale specified telecommunications services, the sum of the numbers specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications according to the average monthly number of senders or average monthly total number of senders, and the type, of each large-scale specified telecommunications service).
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**第三項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、専門員を選任したときは、総務省令で定めるところにより、遅滞なく、その旨及び総務省令で定める事項を総務大臣に届け出なければならない。これらを変更したときも、同様とする。
art-24/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-24/par-3
When a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider has appointed an investigation specialist, it must, as specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, notify the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications to that effect and of the matters specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, without delay. The same applies when it has changed these.
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### 第二十五条（申出者に対する通知） — Notification to Person Making the Request
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art-25 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-25
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、第二十三条の申出があったときは、同条の調査の結果に基づき侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずるかどうかを判断し、当該申出を受けた日から十四日以内の総務省令で定める期間内に、次の各号に掲げる区分に応じ、当該各号に定める事項を申出者に通知しなければならない。ただし、申出者から過去に同一の内容の申出が行われていたときその他の通知しないことについて正当な理由があるときは、この限りでない。
art-25/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-25/par-1
When a request under Article 23 has been made, a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must determine, based on the results of the investigation under that Article, whether to take measures for preventing transmission of violating information, and notify the person making the request of the matters specified in each of the following items for the categories set forth in those items, within the period specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications that is within 14 days from the day on which it received the request; provided, however, that this does not apply when a request of the same content has previously been made by the person making the request or when there is otherwise a justifiable reason for not giving notification.
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**一** 当該申出に応じて侵害情報送信防止措置を講じたとき その旨
art-25/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-25/par-1/item-1
if it has taken measures for preventing transmission of violating information in response to the request: that fact;
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**二** 当該申出に応じた侵害情報送信防止措置を講じなかったとき その旨及びその理由
art-25/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-25/par-1/item-2
if it has not taken measures for preventing transmission of violating information in response to the request: that fact and the reason therefor.
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**第二項** 前項本文の規定にかかわらず、大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、次の各号のいずれかに該当するときは、第二十三条の調査の結果に基づき侵害情報送信防止措置を講ずるかどうかを判断した後、遅滞なく、同項各号に掲げる区分に応じ、当該各号に定める事項を申出者に通知すれば足りる。この場合においては、同項の総務省令で定める期間内に、次の各号のいずれに該当するか（第三号に該当する場合にあっては、その旨及びやむを得ない理由の内容）を申出者に通知しなければならない。
art-25/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-25/par-2
Notwithstanding the main clause of the preceding paragraph, a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider need only, if it falls under any of the following items, notify the person making the request of the matters specified in the relevant items of that paragraph for the categories set forth in the items of that paragraph, without delay after determining whether to take measures for preventing transmission of violating information based on the results of the investigation under Article 23. In this case, it must notify the person making the request, within the period specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications under that paragraph, of which of the following items it falls under (and, if it falls under item (iii), that fact and the content of the unavoidable reason).
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**一** 第二十三条の調査のため侵害情報の発信者の意見を聴くこととしたとき。
art-25/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-25/par-2/item-1
if it has decided to hear the opinion of the sender of the violating information for the purpose of the investigation under Article 23;
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**二** 第二十三条の調査を専門員に行わせることとしたとき。
art-25/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-25/par-2/item-2
if it has decided to have the investigation under Article 23 conducted by an investigation specialist;
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**三** 前二号に掲げる場合のほか、やむを得ない理由があるとき。
art-25/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-25/par-2/item-3
if, in addition to the cases set forth in the preceding two items, there is an unavoidable reason.
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### 第二十六条（送信防止措置の実施に関する基準等の公表） — Publication of Standards, etc. for Implementation of Transmission Prevention Measures
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art-26 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、その提供する大規模特定電気通信役務を利用して行われる特定電気通信による情報の流通については、次の各号のいずれかに該当する場合のほか、自ら定め、公表している基準に従う場合に限り、送信防止措置を講ずることができる。この場合において、当該基準は、当該送信防止措置を講ずる日の総務省令で定める一定の期間前までに公表されていなければならない。
art-26/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-1
With regard to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications conducted using the large-scale specified telecommunications service it provides, a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider may take transmission prevention measures only where it complies with the standards that it has itself established and published, other than in a case falling under any of the following items. In this case, those standards must have been published no later than a fixed period specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications before the day on which the transmission prevention measures are taken.
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**一** 当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が送信防止措置を講じようとする情報の発信者であるとき。
art-26/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-1/item-1
if the large-scale specified telecommunications service provider is the sender of the information for which it intends to take transmission prevention measures;
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**二** 他人の権利を不当に侵害する情報の送信を防止する義務がある場合その他送信防止措置を講ずる法令上の義務（努力義務を除く。）がある場合において、当該義務に基づき送信防止措置を講ずるとき。
art-26/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-1/item-2
if, in a case where there is an obligation to prevent the transmission of information that unjustly violates the rights of others or any other legal obligation (excluding an obligation to make efforts) to take transmission prevention measures, it takes transmission prevention measures based on that obligation;
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**三** 緊急の必要により送信防止措置を講ずる場合であって、当該送信防止措置を講ずる情報の種類が、通常予測することができないものであるため、当該基準における送信防止措置の対象として明示されていないとき。
art-26/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-1/item-3
if it takes transmission prevention measures out of urgent necessity, and the type of information for which it takes the transmission prevention measures is not expressly indicated as a subject of transmission prevention measures in those standards because it is one that cannot ordinarily be foreseen.
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**第二項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、前項の基準を定めるに当たっては、当該基準の内容が次の各号のいずれにも適合したものとなるよう努めなければならない。
art-26/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-2
In establishing the standards under the preceding paragraph, a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must endeavor to ensure that the content of those standards conforms to all of the following items:
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**一** 送信防止措置の対象となる情報の種類が、当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が当該情報の流通を知ることとなった原因の別に応じて、できる限り具体的に定められていること。
art-26/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-2/item-1
the types of information subject to transmission prevention measures are specified as concretely as possible, according to the cause by which the large-scale specified telecommunications service provider came to know of the dissemination of that information;
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**二** 役務提供停止措置を講ずることがある場合においては、役務提供停止措置の実施に関する基準ができる限り具体的に定められていること。
art-26/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-2/item-2
if there are cases in which service suspension measures may be taken, the standards for the implementation of service suspension measures are specified as concretely as possible;
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**三** 発信者その他の関係者が容易に理解することのできる表現を用いて記載されていること。
art-26/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-2/item-3
the standards are written in expressions that can be readily understood by senders and other persons concerned;
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**四** 送信防止措置の実施に関する努力義務を定める法令との整合性に配慮されていること。
art-26/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-2/item-4
consideration is given to consistency with laws and regulations that provide for obligations to make efforts concerning the implementation of transmission prevention measures.
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**第三項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、第一項第三号に該当することを理由に送信防止措置を講じたときは、速やかに、当該送信防止措置を講じた情報の種類が送信防止措置の対象となることが明らかになるよう同項の基準を変更しなければならない。
art-26/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-3
When a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider has taken transmission prevention measures on the ground that it falls under paragraph (1), item (iii), it must promptly amend the standards under that paragraph so that it becomes clear that the type of information for which it took those transmission prevention measures is a subject of transmission prevention measures.
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**第四項** 第一項の基準を公表している大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、おおむね一年に一回、当該基準に従って送信防止措置を講じた情報の事例のうち発信者その他の関係者に参考となるべきものを情報の種類ごとに整理した資料を作成し、公表するよう努めなければならない。
art-26/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-26/par-4
A large-scale specified telecommunications service provider that has published the standards under paragraph (1) must endeavor to prepare and publish, approximately once a year, materials that organize, by type of information, those cases of information for which transmission prevention measures were taken in accordance with those standards that should serve as a reference for senders and other persons concerned.
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### 第二十七条（発信者に対する通知等の措置） — Measures such as Notification to Senders
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art-27 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-27
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、その提供する大規模特定電気通信役務を利用して行われる特定電気通信による情報の流通について送信防止措置を講じたときは、次の各号のいずれかに該当する場合を除き、遅滞なく、その旨及びその理由を当該送信防止措置により送信を防止された情報の発信者に通知し、又は当該情報の発信者が容易に知り得る状態に置く措置（第二号及び第二十八条第三号において「通知等の措置」という。）を講じなければならない。この場合において、当該送信防止措置が前条第一項の基準に従って講じられたものであるときは、当該理由において、当該送信防止措置と当該基準との関係を明らかにしなければならない。
art-27/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-27/par-1
When a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider has taken transmission prevention measures with regard to the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications conducted using the large-scale specified telecommunications service it provides, it must, except in a case falling under either of the following items, without delay, take measures to notify the sender of the information whose transmission was prevented by those transmission prevention measures of that fact and the reasons therefor, or to place that fact and those reasons in a state in which the sender of that information can readily learn of them (referred to as "notification or similar measures" in item (ii) and in Article 28, item (iii)). In this case, if those transmission prevention measures were taken in accordance with the standards under paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, it must make clear, in those reasons, the relationship between those transmission prevention measures and those standards.
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**一** 当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が送信防止措置を講じた情報の発信者であるとき。
art-27/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-27/par-1/item-1
if the large-scale specified telecommunications service provider is the sender of the information for which it took transmission prevention measures;
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**二** 過去に同一の発信者に対して同様の情報の送信を同様の理由により防止したことについて通知等の措置を講じていたときその他の通知等の措置を講じないことについて正当な理由があるとき。
art-27/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-27/par-1/item-2
if it has previously taken notification or similar measures with regard to having prevented the transmission of similar information to the same sender for a similar reason, or if there is otherwise a justifiable reason for not taking notification or similar measures
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### 第二十七条の二（選挙の公正に対する悪影響を軽減するための措置） — Measures to Reduce Adverse Effects on the Fairness of Elections
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art-27-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-27-2
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、その提供する大規模特定電気通信役務を利用して行われる特定電気通信による情報の流通のうち、法令に違反する情報の流通、虚偽の情報の流通、事実をゆがめた情報の流通その他の選挙の公正を害するおそれのある情報の流通による悪影響を軽減するため、当該大規模特定電気通信役務の特性に応じ、必要な措置を講じなければならない。
art-27-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-27-2/par-1
A large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must take necessary measures, in accordance with the characteristics of the large-scale specified telecommunications service, to reduce the adverse effects of the dissemination of information that violates laws and regulations, the dissemination of false information, the dissemination of information that distorts facts, and the dissemination of other information likely to harm the fairness of elections, among the dissemination of information through specified telecommunications conducted using the large-scale specified telecommunications service it provides.
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**第二項** 総務大臣は、前項の規定に基づき大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が講ずべき措置に関して、その適切かつ有効な実施に資するために必要な指針を定めるものとする。
art-27-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-27-2/par-2
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications is to establish guidelines necessary to contribute to the appropriate and effective implementation of the measures to be taken by large-scale specified telecommunications service providers pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph.
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**第三項** 総務大臣は、前項の指針を定め、又は変更したときは、遅滞なく、これを公表しなければならない。
art-27-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-27-2/par-3
When the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications has established or changed the guidelines under the preceding paragraph, the Minister must publish them without delay.
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### 第二十八条（措置の実施状況等の公表） — Publication of Implementation Status of Measures, etc.
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art-28 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28
**第一項** 大規模特定電気通信役務提供者は、毎年一回、総務省令で定めるところにより、次に掲げる事項を公表しなければならない。
art-28/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28/par-1
A large-scale specified telecommunications service provider must, once every year, as specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, publish the following matters:
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**一** 第二十三条の申出の受付の状況
art-28/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28/par-1/item-1
the status of receipt of requests under Article 23;
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**二** 第二十五条の規定による通知の実施状況
art-28/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28/par-1/item-2
the implementation status of notification under the provisions of Article 25;
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**三** 第二十七条の規定による通知等の措置の実施状況
art-28/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28/par-1/item-3
the implementation status of notification or similar measures under the provisions of Article 27;
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**四** 送信防止措置の実施状況（前三号に掲げる事項を除く。）
art-28/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28/par-1/item-4
the implementation status of transmission prevention measures (excluding the matters set forth in the preceding three items);
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**五** 前条第一項の規定による措置の実施状況
art-28/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28/par-1/item-5
the implementation status of the measures pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article;
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**六** 前各号に掲げる事項について自ら行った評価
art-28/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28/par-1/item-6
its own evaluation of the matters set forth in the preceding items;
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**七** 前各号に掲げる事項のほか、大規模特定電気通信役務提供者がこの章の規定に基づき講ずべき措置の実施状況を明らかにするために必要な事項として総務省令で定める事項
art-28/par-1/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-28/par-1/item-7
in addition to the matters set forth in the preceding items, the matters specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as necessary to make clear the implementation status of the measures that a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider is to take based on the provisions of this Chapter.
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### 第二十九条（報告の徴収） — Collection of Reports
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art-29 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-29
**第一項** 総務大臣は、第二十二条、第二十四条、第二十五条、第二十六条第一項若しくは第三項、第二十七条又は前条の規定の施行に必要な限度において、大規模特定電気通信役務提供者に対し、その業務に関し報告をさせることができる。
art-29/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-29/par-1
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications may, to the extent necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of Article 22, Article 24, Article 25, Article 26, paragraph (1) or (3), Article 27 or the preceding Article, require a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider to make a report on its business.
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### 第三十条（勧告及び命令） — Recommendation and Order
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art-30 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-30
**第一項** 総務大臣は、大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が第二十二条、第二十四条、第二十五条、第二十六条第一項若しくは第三項、第二十七条又は第二十八条の規定に違反していると認めるときは、当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者に対し、その違反を是正するために必要な措置を講ずべきことを勧告することができる。
art-30/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-30/par-1
When the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications finds that a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider is in violation of the provisions of Article 22, Article 24, Article 25, Article 26, paragraph (1) or (3), Article 27 or Article 28, the Minister may recommend to that large-scale specified telecommunications service provider that it take the measures necessary to rectify the violation.
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**第二項** 総務大臣は、前項の規定による勧告を受けた大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が、正当な理由がなく当該勧告に係る措置を講じなかったときは、当該大規模特定電気通信役務提供者に対し、当該勧告に係る措置を講ずべきことを命ずることができる。
art-30/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-30/par-2
If a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider that has received a recommendation under the preceding paragraph fails, without a justifiable reason, to take the measures pertaining to the recommendation, the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications may order that large-scale specified telecommunications service provider to take the measures pertaining to the recommendation.
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### 第三十一条（送達すべき書類） — Document to be Served
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art-31 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-31
**第一項** 第二十条第一項の規定による指定、第二十九条の規定による報告の徴収、前条第一項の規定による勧告又は同条第二項の規定による命令は、総務省令で定める書類を送達して行う。
art-31/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-31/par-1
A designation under Article 20, paragraph (1), the collection of reports under the provisions of Article 29, a recommendation under paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, or an order under paragraph (2) of that Article is made by serving the document specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
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**第二項** 第二十条第一項の規定による指定又は前条第二項の規定による命令に係る行政手続法（平成五年法律第八十八号）第三十条の規定による通知は、同条の書類を送達して行う。この場合において、同法第三十一条において読み替えて準用する同法第十五条第三項の規定は適用しない。
art-31/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-31/par-2
The notice under Article 30 of the Administrative Procedure Act (Act No. 88 of 1993) pertaining to a designation under Article 20, paragraph (1) or an order under paragraph (2) of the preceding Article is given by serving the document under that Article. In this case, the provisions of Article 15, paragraph (3) of that Act as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 31 of that Act with the terms deemed to be replaced do not apply.
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### 第三十二条（送達に関する民事訴訟法の準用） — Application Mutatis Mutandis of the Code of Civil Procedure to Service
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art-32 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-32
**第一項** 前条の規定による送達については、民事訴訟法第百条第一項、第百一条、第百二条の二、第百三条、第百五条、第百六条及び第百八条の規定を準用する。この場合において、同項中「裁判所」とあり、及び同条中「裁判長」とあるのは「総務大臣」と、同法第百一条第一項中「執行官」とあるのは「総務大臣の職員」と読み替えるものとする。
art-32/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-32/par-1
The provisions of Article 100, paragraph (1), Article 101, Article 102-2, Article 103, Article 105, Article 106 and Article 108 of the Code of Civil Procedure apply mutatis mutandis to service under the preceding Article. In this case, the term "court" in that paragraph and the term "presiding judge" in that Article are deemed to be replaced with "Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications", and the term "court execution officer" in Article 101, paragraph (1) of that Act is deemed to be replaced with "official of the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications".
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### 第三十三条（公示送達） — Service by Publication
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art-33 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-33
**第一項** 総務大臣は、次に掲げる場合には、公示送達をすることができる。
art-33/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-33/par-1
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications may effect service by publication in the following cases:
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**一** 送達を受けるべき者の住所、居所その他送達をすべき場所が知れない場合
art-33/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-33/par-1/item-1
if the domicile or residence of the person to be served or the place where service is to be effected is unknown;
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**二** 外国においてすべき送達について、前条において読み替えて準用する民事訴訟法第百八条の規定によることができず、又はこれによっても送達をすることができないと認めるべき場合
art-33/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-33/par-1/item-2
if it is found that, with regard to service to be effected in a foreign country, it is impossible to follow the provisions of Article 108 of the Code of Civil Procedure as applied mutatis mutandis with the terms replaced pursuant to the preceding Article, or that service cannot be effected even by following those provisions;
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**三** 前条において読み替えて準用する民事訴訟法第百八条の規定により外国の管轄官庁に嘱託を発した後六月を経過してもその送達を証する書面の送付がない場合
art-33/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-33/par-1/item-3
if six months have passed since a commission was issued to the competent government agency of a foreign country pursuant to the provisions of Article 108 of the Code of Civil Procedure as applied mutatis mutandis with the terms replaced pursuant to the preceding Article, and no document proving the service has been sent.
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**第二項** 公示送達は、送達をすべき書類を送達を受けるべき者にいつでも交付すべき旨を総務省令で定める方法により不特定多数の者が閲覧することができる状態に置くとともに、その旨が記載された書面を総務省の掲示場に掲示し、又はその旨を総務省の事務所に設置した電子計算機の映像面に表示したものの閲覧をすることができる状態に置く措置をとることにより行う。
art-33/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-33/par-2
Service by publication is carried out by taking measures to place in a state where it can be viewed by unspecified and numerous persons, by the method specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the effect that the documents to be served will be delivered to the person to be served at any time, and to place in a state where it can be viewed a document stating that effect posted on the bulletin board of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, or that effect displayed on the screen of a computer installed at an office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
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**第三項** 公示送達は、前項の規定による措置を開始した日から二週間を経過することによって、その効力を生ずる。
art-33/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-33/par-3
Service by publication takes effect upon the lapse of two weeks from the day on which the measures were commenced under the provisions of the preceding paragraph.
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**第四項** 外国においてすべき送達についてした公示送達にあっては、前項の期間は、六週間とする。
art-33/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-33/par-4
In the case of service by publication made in respect of service to be effected in a foreign country, the period referred to in the preceding paragraph is six weeks.
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### 第三十四条（電子情報処理組織の使用） — Use of Electronic Data Processing Systems
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art-34 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-34
**第一項** 総務大臣の職員が、情報通信技術を活用した行政の推進等に関する法律（平成十四年法律第百五十一号）第三条第九号に規定する処分通知等であって第三十一条の規定により書類を送達して行うこととしているものに関する事務を、同法第七条第一項の規定により同法第六条第一項に規定する電子情報処理組織を使用して行ったときは、第三十二条において読み替えて準用する民事訴訟法第百条第一項の規定による送達に関する事項を記載した書面の作成及び提出に代えて、当該事項を当該電子情報処理組織を使用して総務大臣の使用に係る電子計算機（入出力装置を含む。）に備えられたファイルに記録しなければならない。
art-34/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-34/par-1
If an employee of the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications has handled affairs relating to a disposition notice, etc. prescribed in Article 3, item (ix) of the Act on the Advancement of Government Administration Processes That Utilize Information and Communications Technology (Act No. 151 of 2002) that is to be given by serving a document pursuant to the provisions of Article 31, using the electronic data processing system prescribed in Article 6, paragraph (1) of that Act pursuant to Article 7, paragraph (1) of that Act, the employee must, in lieu of preparing and submitting a document stating the matters concerning service under the provisions of Article 100, paragraph (1) of the Code of Civil Procedure as applied mutatis mutandis with the terms replaced pursuant to Article 32, record those matters, using that electronic data processing system, in a file kept on a computer (including input-output devices) used by the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications.
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## 第六章 罰則 — Chapter VI Penal Provisions
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ch-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#ch-6
### 第三十五条
art-35 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-35
**第一項** 第三十条第二項の規定による命令に違反した場合には、当該違反行為をした者は、一年以下の拘禁刑又は百万円以下の罰金に処する。
art-35/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-35/par-1
If an order under the provisions of Article 30, paragraph (2) is violated, a person who has committed said violation is subject to imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine of not more than one million yen.
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### 第三十六条
art-36 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-36
**第一項** 次の各号のいずれかに該当する場合には、当該違反行為をした者は、五十万円以下の罰金に処する。
art-36/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-36/par-1
In any of the following cases, a person who has committed said violation is subject to a fine of not more than five hundred thousand yen:
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**一** 第二十一条の規定による届出をせず、又は虚偽の届出をしたとき。
art-36/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-36/par-1/item-1
when a person fails to make a notification under the provisions of Article 21, or makes a false notification;
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**二** 第二十九条の規定による報告をせず、又は虚偽の報告をしたとき。
art-36/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-36/par-1/item-2
when a person fails to make a report under the provisions of Article 29, or makes a false report.
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### 第三十七条
art-37 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-37
**第一項** 法人の代表者又は法人若しくは人の代理人、使用人その他の従業者が、その法人又は人の業務に関し、次の各号に掲げる規定の違反行為をしたときは、行為者を罰するほか、その法人に対して当該各号に定める罰金刑を、その人に対して各本条の罰金刑を科する。
art-37/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-37/par-1
When a representative of a corporation, or an agent, employee or other staff member of a corporation or an individual, has committed a violation of the provisions set forth in the following items with regard to the business of the corporation or the individual, not only is the offender punished but also the corporation is punished by the fine prescribed in the relevant item, and the individual by the fine prescribed in the respective Articles:
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**一** 第三十五条又は前条第一号 一億円以下の罰金刑
art-37/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-37/par-1/item-1
Article 35 or item (i) of the preceding Article: a fine of not more than one hundred million yen;
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**二** 前条第二号 同条の罰金刑
art-37/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-37/par-1/item-2
item (ii) of the preceding Article: the fine prescribed in that Article.
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### 第三十八条
art-38 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-38
**第一項** 次の各号のいずれかに該当する者は、三十万円以下の過料に処する。
art-38/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-38/par-1
A person falling under any of the following items is subject to a civil fine of no more than three hundred thousand yen:
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**一** 正当な理由がなく、第二十条第三項の規定による報告をせず、又は虚偽の報告をした者
art-38/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-38/par-1/item-1
a person who, without justifiable grounds, fails to make a report under the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (3), or makes a false report;
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**二** 第二十四条第三項の規定による届出をせず、又は虚偽の届出をした者
art-38/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text#art-38/par-1/item-2
a person who fails to make a notification under the provisions of Article 24, paragraph (3), or makes a false notification.
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# 附則・別表・様式 (supplementary provisions, appended tables and forms)
## 附 則
suppl-4131-137 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して六月を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。
suppl-4131-137/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
This Act comes into effect as of the day specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding six months from the date of promulgation.
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## 附 則 平成二五年四月二六日法律第一〇号
suppl-4251-10 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
suppl-4251-10/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して一月を経過した日から施行する。
suppl-4251-10/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
This Act is to come into effect as of the date on which one month has elapsed from the date of promulgation.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第二条（適用区分） — (Applicability)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
suppl-4251-10/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律による改正後の公職選挙法（以下「新法」という。）の規定（新法第百四十二条の四第二項、第四項及び第五項（第二項及び第五項にあっては、通知に係る部分に限る。）、第百五十二条、第二百二十九条並びに第二百七十一条の六の規定を除く。）及び附則第六条の規定による改正後の特定電気通信役務提供者の損害賠償責任の制限及び発信者情報の開示に関する法律（平成十三年法律第百三十七号）の規定は、この法律の施行の日（以下「施行日」という。）以後初めてその期日を公示される衆議院議員の総選挙の期日の公示の日又は施行日以後初めてその期日を公示される参議院議員の通常選挙の期日の公示の日のうちいずれか早い日（以下「公示日」という。）以後にその期日を公示され又は告示される選挙について適用し、公示日の前日までにその期日を公示され又は告示された選挙については、なお従前の例による。
suppl-4251-10/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
The provisions of the Public Offices Election Act as amended by this Act (hereinafter referred to as the "New Act") (except for Article 142-4, paragraph (2), paragraphs (4) and (5) (but with regard to paragraphs (2) and (5), limited to portions relating to notification), Articles 152, 229 and 271-6 of the New Act) and the provisions of the Act on the Limitation of Liability of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers for Damages and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Sender Identification Information (Act No. 137 of 2001) as amended by the provisions of Article 6 of the Supplementary Provisions of this Act become applicable to any elections the date of which is publicly announced on or after the earlier of the date of public notice of the date for a general election of members of the House of Representatives first publicly announced after the date of the implementation of this Act (hereinafter referred to as the "implementation date") or the date of public notice of the date for regular election of members of the House of Councilors first publicly announced after the implementation date (such earlier date is hereinafter referred to as the "date of public notice"), and with regard to any elections the date of which is publicly announced on or before the date immediately preceding the date of public notice, the prior provisions remain applicable.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
## 附 則 令和三年四月二八日法律第二七号
suppl-5031-27 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
### 第一条（施行期日） — (Effective Date)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
suppl-5031-27/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して一年六月を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。
suppl-5031-27/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
This Act is to come into effect as of the date specified by Cabinet Order within one year and six months from the date of promulgation.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第二条（発信者の意見の聴取に関する経過措置） — (Transitional Measures Relating to Hearing of the Sender's Opinion)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
suppl-5031-27/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律の施行の日前にしたこの法律による改正前の特定電気通信役務提供者の損害賠償責任の制限及び発信者情報の開示に関する法律第四条第二項の規定による意見の聴取は、この法律による改正後の特定電気通信役務提供者の損害賠償責任の制限及び発信者情報の開示に関する法律（次条において「新法」という。）第六条第一項の規定によりされた意見の聴取とみなす。
suppl-5031-27/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
Any hearings of the sender's opinion carried out before the day on which this Act comes into effect pursuant to the provisions of Article 4, paragraph (2) of the Act on the Limitation of Liability of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers for Damages and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Sender Identification Information before the amendment by this Act is deemed to be the hearing of the opinion carried out pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, paragraph (1) of the Act on the Limitation of Liability of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers for Damages and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Sender Identification Information as amended by this Act (referred to as the "New Act" in the following Article).
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "Any hearings of the sender's opinion carried out before the amendment by this Act pursuant to the provisions of Article 4, paragraph (2) of the Act on the Limitation of Liability of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers for Damages and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Sender Identification Information before the amendment by this Act is deemed to be the hearing of the opinion carried out pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, paragraph (1) of the Act on the Limitation of Liability of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers for Damages and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Sender Identification Information as amended by this Act (hereinafter referred to as the "New Act")." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/4443/tb
### 第三条（検討） — (Review)
caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
suppl-5031-27/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** 政府は、この法律の施行後五年を経過した場合において、新法の施行の状況について検討を加え、その結果に基づいて必要な措置を講ずるものとする。
suppl-5031-27/art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
Upon the elapse of five years from the date on which this Act comes into effect, the government is to review the status of the enforcement of the New Act and take necessary measures based on the results of the review.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
## 附 則 令和四年五月二五日法律第四八号
suppl-5041-48 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
### 第一条（施行期日） — Effective Date
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suppl-5041-48/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して四年を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。ただし、次の各号に掲げる規定は、当該各号に定める日から施行する。
suppl-5041-48/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
This Act comes into effect as of the date specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding four years from the date of promulgation; provided, however, that the provisions set forth in the following items come into effect as of the dates specified respectively in those items.
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**一** 第三条の規定並びに附則第六十条中商業登記法（昭和三十八年法律第百二十五号）第五十二条第二項の改正規定及び附則第百二十五条の規定 公布の日
suppl-5041-48/art-1/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
the provisions of Article 3, the provision in Article 60 of the Supplementary Provisions amending Article 52, paragraph (2) of the Commercial Registration Act (Act No. 125 of 1963), and the provisions of Article 125 of the Supplementary Provisions: the date of promulgation;
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**二** 第一条の規定、第四条中民事訴訟費用等に関する法律第二十八条の二第一項の改正規定及び同法別表第一の一七の項イ（イ）の改正規定（「取消しの申立て」の下に「、秘匿決定を求める申立て、秘匿事項記載部分の閲覧等の請求をすることができる者を秘匿決定に係る秘匿対象者に限る決定を求める申立て、秘匿決定等の取消しの申立て、秘匿決定等により閲覧等が制限される部分につき閲覧等をすることの許可を求める申立て」を加える部分に限る。）、第五条中人事訴訟法第三十五条の改正規定、第六条の規定並びに第九条中民事執行法第百五十六条の改正規定、同法第百五十七条第四項の改正規定、同法第百六十一条第一項の改正規定、同法第百六十一条の次に一条を加える改正規定、同法第百六十五条第一号の改正規定、同法第百六十六条第一項第一号の改正規定、同法第百六十七条の十第一項の改正規定及び同法第百六十七条の十四第一項の改正規定並びに附則第四十五条及び第四十八条の規定、附則第七十一条中民事保全法（平成元年法律第九十一号）第五十条第五項の改正規定、附則第七十三条の規定、附則第八十二条中組織的な犯罪の処罰及び犯罪収益の規制等に関する法律（平成十一年法律第百三十六号）第三十条第四項の改正規定及び同法第三十六条第五項の改正規定並びに附則第八十六条、第九十一条、第九十八条、第百十二条、第百十五条及び第百十七条の規定 公布の日から起算して九月を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日
suppl-5041-48/art-1/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
the provisions of Article 1, the provisions amending Article 28-2, paragraph (1) of the Act on the Costs of Civil Proceedings and the provisions amending row 17, (a)(i) of Appended Table 1 of that Act (limited to the part inserting ", petition for a confidentiality decision, petition for a decision limiting the persons who may request inspection, etc. of the part stating confidential matters to the person subject to confidentiality under the confidentiality decision, petition for revocation of a confidentiality decision, etc., petition for permission to inspect, etc. the part to which inspection, etc. is restricted by a confidentiality decision, etc." after "petition for revocation") in Article 4, the provisions amending Article 35 of the Personal Status Litigation Act in Article 5, the provisions of Article 6, and the provisions amending Article 156 of the Civil Enforcement Act, the provisions amending Article 157, paragraph (4) of that Act, the provisions amending Article 161, paragraph (1) of that Act, the provisions adding one Article after Article 161 of that Act, the provisions amending Article 165, item (i) of that Act, the provisions amending Article 166, paragraph (1), item (i) of that Act, the provisions amending Article 167-10, paragraph (1) of that Act and the provisions amending Article 167-14, paragraph (1) of that Act in Article 9, and the provisions of Article 45 and Article 48 of the Supplementary Provisions, the provisions amending Article 50, paragraph (5) of the Civil Provisional Remedies Act (Act No. 91 of 1989) in Article 71 of the Supplementary Provisions, the provisions of Article 73 of the Supplementary Provisions, the provisions amending Article 30, paragraph (4) of the Act on Punishment of Organized Crimes and Control of Proceeds of Crime (Act No. 136 of 1999) and the provisions amending Article 36, paragraph (5) of that Act in Article 82 of the Supplementary Provisions, and the provisions of Article 86, Article 91, Article 98, Article 112, Article 115 and Article 117 of the Supplementary Provisions: the date specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding nine months from the date of promulgation.
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### 第百二十五条（政令への委任） — Delegation to Cabinet Order
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suppl-5041-48/art-125 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この附則に定めるもののほか、この法律の施行に関し必要な経過措置は、政令で定める。
suppl-5041-48/art-125/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
Beyond what is provided for in these Supplementary Provisions, transitional measures necessary for the enforcement of this Act are specified by Cabinet Order.
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## 附 則 令和五年六月一四日法律第五三号
suppl-5051-53 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して五年を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。ただし、次の各号に掲げる規定は、当該各号に定める日から施行する。
suppl-5051-53/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
This Act comes into effect as of the date specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding 5 years from the date of promulgation; provided, however, that the provisions set forth in the following items come into effect as of the dates specified respectively in those items.
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**一** 第三十二章の規定及び第三百八十八条の規定 公布の日
suppl-5051-53/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
the provisions of Chapter XXXII and the provisions of Article 388: the date of promulgation.
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## 附 則 令和六年五月一七日法律第二五号
suppl-5061-25 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
### 第一条（施行期日） — Effective Date
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suppl-5061-25/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して一年を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から施行する。
suppl-5061-25/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
This Act comes into effect as of the date specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding 1 year from the date of promulgation.
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### 第二条（検討） — Review
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suppl-5061-25/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** 政府は、この法律の施行後五年を経過した場合において、この法律による改正後の規定の施行の状況について検討を加え、必要があると認めるときは、その結果に基づいて所要の措置を講ずるものとする。
suppl-5061-25/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
When five years have elapsed after the enforcement of this Act, the government is to review the status of enforcement of the provisions amended by this Act and, if necessary, take required measures based on the results of the review.
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### 第三条（経過措置） — Transitional Measures
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suppl-5061-25/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律の施行の日からデジタル社会の形成を図るための規制改革を推進するためのデジタル社会形成基本法等の一部を改正する法律（令和五年法律第六十三号）附則第一条第二号に掲げる規定の施行の日（以下この条において「デジタル社会形成基本法施行日」という。）の前日までの間におけるこの法律による改正後の特定電気通信による情報の流通によって発生する権利侵害等への対処に関する法律（次条において「新法」という。）第三十三条の規定の適用については、同条第二項中「旨を総務省令で定める方法により不特定多数の者が閲覧することができる状態に置くとともに、その旨が記載された書面を」とあるのは「旨を」と、「掲示し、又はその旨を総務省の事務所に設置した電子計算機の映像面に表示したものの閲覧をすることができる状態に置く措置をとる」とあるのは「掲示する」と、同条第三項中「措置を開始した」とあるのは「掲示を始めた」とする。デジタル社会形成基本法施行日以後におけるデジタル社会形成基本法施行日前にした公示送達に対する同条の規定の適用についても、同様とする。
suppl-5061-25/art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
With regard to the application of the provisions of Article 33 of the Act on Measures against Infringement of Rights, etc. Arising from the Distribution of Information through specified telecommunications as amended by this Act (referred to as the "New Act" in the following Article) during the period from the date of enforcement of this Act until the day preceding the date of enforcement of the provisions set forth in Article 1, item (ii) of the Supplementary Provisions of the Act Partially Amending the Basic Act on the Formation of a Digital Society, etc. for Promoting Regulatory Reform to Achieve the Formation of a Digital Society (Act No. 63 of 2023) (referred to as the "Effective Date of the 2023 Digital Society Amendments" in this Article), the phrase "the effect, placing it in a state where it can be viewed by unspecified and numerous persons by the method specified by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and, in addition, a document stating that effect" in paragraph (2) of that Article is deemed to be replaced with "the effect", the phrase "posts it on the bulletin board or displays that effect on the screen of a computer installed at an office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and takes measures to place it in a state where it can be viewed" is deemed to be replaced with "posts it on the bulletin board", and in paragraph (3) of that Article, the phrase "the measures were commenced" is deemed to be replaced with "the posting was started". The same applies to the application of the provisions of that Article, on or after the Effective Date of the 2023 Digital Society Amendments, to service by publication made before the Effective Date of the 2023 Digital Society Amendments.
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### 第四条（調整規定） — Adjustment Provisions
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suppl-5061-25/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律の施行の日が刑法等の一部を改正する法律（令和四年法律第六十七号）の施行の日（以下この条において「刑法施行日」という。）前である場合には、この法律の施行の日から刑法施行日の前日までの間における新法第三十五条の規定の適用については、同条中「拘禁刑」とあるのは、「懲役」とする。刑法施行日以後における刑法施行日前にした行為に対する同条の規定の適用についても、同様とする。
suppl-5061-25/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
If the date of enforcement of this Act is before the date of enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Penal Code (Act No. 67 of 2022) (referred to as the "Effective Date of the 2022 Penal Code Amendments" in this Article), with regard to the application of the provisions of Article 35 of the New Act during the period from the date of enforcement of this Act until the day preceding the Effective Date of the 2022 Penal Code Amendments, the term "imprisonment" in that Article is deemed to be replaced with "imprisonment with work". The same applies to the application of the provisions of that Article, on or after the Effective Date of the 2022 Penal Code Amendments, to acts committed before the Effective Date of the 2022 Penal Code Amendments.
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## 附 則 令和八年七月一七日法律第五八号
suppl-5081-58 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
### 第一条（施行期日） — Effective Date
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suppl-5081-58/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律は、令和九年三月一日から施行する。ただし、附則第四条、第六条及び第八条の規定は、公布の日から施行する。
suppl-5081-58/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
This Act comes into effect as of March 1, 2027; provided, however, that the provisions of Articles 4, 6 and 8 of the Supplementary Provisions come into effect as of the date of promulgation.
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### 第三条（大規模特定電気通信役務提供者の指定に関する経過措置） — Transitional Measures concerning Designation of Large-Scale Specified Telecommunications Service Providers
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suppl-5081-58/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律の施行の際現に第二条の規定による改正前の特定電気通信による情報の流通によって発生する権利侵害等への対処に関する法律第二十条第一項の規定による指定を受けている大規模特定電気通信役務提供者に係る当該指定は、第二条の規定による改正後の同法（次条において「新法」という。）第二十条第一項の規定による指定とみなす。
suppl-5081-58/art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
With regard to a large-scale specified telecommunications service provider that, at the time of enforcement of this Act, is actually designated pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (1) of the Act on Measures against Infringement of Rights, etc. Arising from the Distribution of Information through specified telecommunications prior to amendment by the provisions of Article 2, that designation is deemed to be a designation pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (1) of that Act after amendment by the provisions of Article 2 (referred to as the "New Act" in the following Article).
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### 第四条（指針に関する経過措置） — Transitional Measures concerning Guidelines
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suppl-5081-58/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** 総務大臣は、施行日前においても、新法第二十七条の二の規定の例により、大規模特定電気通信役務提供者が講ずべき措置に関してその適切かつ有効な実施に資するために必要な指針を定め、これを公表することができる。
suppl-5081-58/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications may, even before the effective date, in the same manner as under the provisions of Article 27-2 of the New Act, establish and publish guidelines necessary to contribute to the appropriate and effective implementation of the measures to be taken by large-scale specified telecommunications service providers.
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**第二項** 前項の規定により定められ、公表された指針は、施行日において、新法第二十七条の二の規定により定められ、公表された指針とみなす。
suppl-5081-58/art-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
Guidelines established and published pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph are deemed, on the effective date, to be guidelines established and published pursuant to the provisions of Article 27-2 of the New Act.
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### 第五条（罰則に関する経過措置） — Transitional Measures concerning Penal Provisions
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suppl-5081-58/art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** この法律の施行前にした行為及び附則第二条の規定によりなお従前の例によることとされる場合におけるこの法律の施行後にした行為に対する罰則の適用については、なお従前の例による。
suppl-5081-58/art-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
With regard to the application of penal provisions to acts committed prior to the enforcement of this Act and acts committed after the enforcement of this Act in the cases where the provisions then in force continue to govern pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of the Supplementary Provisions, the provisions then in force continue to govern.
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### 第六条（政令への委任） — Delegation to Cabinet Order
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suppl-5081-58/art-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** 附則第二条から前条までに定めるもののほか、この法律の施行に関し必要な経過措置（罰則に関する経過措置を含む。）は、政令で定める。
suppl-5081-58/art-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
Beyond what is provided for in Article 2 through the preceding Article of the Supplementary Provisions, transitional measures necessary for the enforcement of this Act (including transitional measures concerning penal provisions) are specified by Cabinet Order.
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### 第八条（検討） — Review
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suppl-5081-58/art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
**第一項** 在外選挙人名簿に登録されている選挙人の衆議院議員又は参議院議員の選挙におけるインターネットを利用する方法による投票の導入については、公職選挙法第四十九条の二第一項第二号の規定による投票の状況を踏まえつつ、選挙の公正を確保する観点から、投票をしようとする選挙人が本人であるかどうかの確認を確実に行うための手段に係る事項、選挙人が投票に用いる電子計算機の映像面において公職の候補者に関し表示すべき事項及びその表示の方法その他の必要な事項について、この法律の公布後一年を目途として検討が加えられ、その結果に基づいて必要な措置が講じられるものとする。
suppl-5081-58/art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
With regard to the introduction of voting by a method using the Internet in elections of members of the House of Representatives or members of the House of Councilors by electors registered in the register of overseas electors, a review is to be conducted, aiming at one year after the promulgation of this Act, taking into account the state of voting under the provisions of Article 49-2, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Public Offices Election Act and from the viewpoint of ensuring the fairness of elections, on matters concerning the means of reliably confirming whether an elector who intends to vote is the person in question, matters to be displayed regarding candidates for public office on the screen of a computer used by an elector for voting and the method of that display, and other necessary matters, and necessary measures are to be taken based on the results.
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**第二項** 選挙運動のためにする街頭演説その他公職の候補者等（公職の候補者又は公職の候補者となろうとする者（公職にある者を含む。）をいう。）が実施する演説を妨げる行為に対応するための施策の在り方については、政治活動の自由に配慮しつつ、当該演説が選挙人の意思決定等のための重要な機会であることに鑑み、その機会を保障する観点から、引き続き検討が加えられ、その結果に基づいて必要な措置が講じられるものとする。
suppl-5081-58/art-8/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/information-distribution-platform-act/amendments/20270301_508AC1000000058/text
With regard to the form that measures should take to address street speeches for election campaigns and other acts obstructing speeches delivered by candidates, etc. for public office (meaning candidates for public office or persons who intend to become candidates for public office (including persons holding public office)), a review is to continue to be conducted, giving consideration to freedom of political activity, in light of the fact that such speeches are an important opportunity for electors' decision-making, etc., and from the viewpoint of ensuring that opportunity, and necessary measures are to be taken based on the results.
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