日本、政局が不透明な中、サイバーセキュリティ法案を延期

日本政府は、先の総選挙後の政治的不透明感から、年内に予定していたサイバーセキュリティ法案を提出する可能性は低い、と地元メディアが政府筋の話を引用して報道。

Initially intended for the autumn parliamentary session, the proposed bill aimed to enhance Japan’s cybersecurity by introducing “active cyber defense” measures, including monitoring and disrupting potential cyber threats to protect government and critical infrastructure, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.

専門家会議が8月にサイバーセキュリティ強化の中間報告を出したにもかかわらず、岸田文雄元首相が自民党内で再選を目指さないことを決めたため、進展は停滞。

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Kishida’s successor, Shigeru Ishiba, has faced challenges, including the LDP-Komeito coalition’s defeat in the October 27 general election, which has weakened the coalition’s legislative position.

“Coordination inside the government has not ended. The earliest possible bill submission is during next year’s regular Diet session,” Kyodo News report said, citing a former Defence Minister.

The LDP had previously committed to raising Japan’s cybersecurity standards to align with those of the US and major European countries, but the post-election political landscape now casts uncertainty on the bill’s future.

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