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Q. What is the typical compensation for online defamation in Japan?
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Compensation for online defamation typically ranges from 300K-1M yen for individuals and 500K-3M yen for businesses.
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Online defamation compensation: ¥300K-1M for individuals, ¥500K-3M for businesses, based on tort liability (Art. 709-710). Factors include severity, spread, impact, and intent. Legal costs for disclosure requests may also be recoverable. Insult crime penalties were increased in 2022.
This article provides general legal information and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal issues, please consult with a qualified attorney.
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