As the global epidemic of the new coronavirus continues, consumer troubles related to online shopping are increasing in each country, so the OECD = Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Committee will take the lead in researching countermeasures. I have decided to start an international project.
This was revealed by Minister of State for Consumer Affairs Inoue at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 22nd.
According to the Consumer Affairs Agency, etc., taking advantage of the spread of the new coronavirus infection in various countries around the world, malicious business methods and consumer troubles of online shopping are increasing.
For this reason, Japan has taken the lead in launching an international project in which the OECD Consumer Policy Committee, which is a member of developed countries, studies the actual situation of damage and countermeasures.
The project will start next month, with consumer government officials from each country sharing information online and compiling a primary report during this time.
Inoue, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, said, "In other countries, new consumer damage and the digital divide between businesses and consumers who have accumulated personal information are becoming apparent in online transactions. We will actively use it to call attention. "