A Japanese government panel of experts on Friday called for legislation to allow the government to monitor communications for active cyber defense, or preemptive action to prevent cyberattacks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/29/japan/politics/panel-cybersecurity-recommendations/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #cybersecurity #hacking #tech
Japan panel proposes law to monitor communications for cyberdefense

The panel, headed by former Ambassador to the United States Kenichiro Sasae, said that surveillance 'needs to be conducted before attacks become apparent.'

The Japan Times