The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced a policy to ask IT companies Apple and Amazon Japan to correct their problems in dealing with business partners.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has investigated whether there are any problems with the transactions of giant IT companies based on the law that came into force last year.
As a result, when Apple raised the price of the app last month, it had only 15 days to notify the app provider, so we will provide a sufficient period of time to explain the details and reasons for the change. i think i need it.
Regarding Amazon Japan, it is said that there was a case where a sufficient explanation was not given when the mail order site suspended transactions with the store owner.
Regarding the services provided by giant IT companies, it has been pointed out that due to their superior position, there is no sufficient explanation to domestic business partners, and the reason for price determination is unclear.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has a policy to ask both companies to correct it, but after going through the public comment procedure, it will formally decide the policy and encourage the company to take voluntary measures.