X possibly falling short in compliance with Japan rules on content removal

Social media platform X's requirement for non-users to become members of the service in order to request the deletion of harmful posts targeting them potentially violates rules in Japan against imposing "excessive" burdens on online victims, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.X, formerly Twitter, is one of nine platform operators designated in Japan that are required by law to set up arrangements for victims of malicious online posts to demand their removal. These operators must promptly review and respond to such requests.The revelation came amid criticism that X has not adequ…READ FULL ARTICLE