( January 28, 2025, 08:17 GMT | Official Statement) — MLex Summary: A Japanese panel under the competition regulator convened today to discuss implementation rules for the forthcoming digital law targeting such tech companies as Apple and Google, which dominate the smartphone-software market. The panel of experts discussed potential cabinet orders outlining the conditions under which platform operators can justify their restrictive practices, such as measures to ensure user safety, prevent illegal activities and enhance user convenience. The Japan Fair Trade Commission aims to finalize these draft cabinet orders by April for public consultation, according to a JFTC briefer. The Act on the Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software is set to take full effect by December….
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