Japan: attitude of young people regarding a fake news law

According to a survey conducted in September 2019, a majority of about 56.6 percent of young people who were aged between 17 to 19 years old were in favor of a legislation against fake news in Japan. About one third of respondents were unsure about the issue.

Attitude of people aged 17 to 19 years old regarding a legislation against fake news in Japan as of September 2019

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October 2019

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

September 13 to 17, 2019

Number of respondents

1,000 respondents

Age group

17-19 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The source excluded people who were part of the printing or publishing industry, the mass communication or mass media-related industry, the information provision services or survey industry, as well as the advertising industry.

Original question: "In recent years, various laws regarding fake news were put forward in several foreign countries. Due to these laws being put forward, there has been an increase in voices worrying that the freedom of speech and expression are being threatened. Do you think that some form of legislation is necessary in Japan as well?"

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