Japan’s Electronic Consumer Contract Act in a Global Context

Summary:

The document discusses the need for Japan's Act on Special Measures of the Civil Code Concerning Electronic Consumer Contracts and Electronic Acceptance Notice to adapt to technological changes to remain effective. The Act is compared with similar legislation in the United States and European Union, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The article concludes that while the Act has been a pioneer in legalizing e-commerce, it lags in adopting new technologies and international standards, recommending updates to incorporate emerging technologies like blockchain and harmonize with international laws to maintain its efficacy.