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JFTC Issues Cease and Desist Order to MC Data Plus

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Filed December 24th, 2024
Detected March 13th, 2026
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Summary

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a cease and desist order to MC Data Plus, Inc. for alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act. This action indicates potential anticompetitive practices by the company.

What changed

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a cease and desist order to MC Data Plus, Inc. The order stems from alleged violations of Japan's Antimonopoly Act, indicating that the company engaged in conduct deemed anticompetitive. Specific details of the violations are not provided in the press release, but such orders typically require the cessation of the offending business practices.

Regulated entities, particularly those in the technology sector, should be aware of this enforcement action. While MC Data Plus is the named respondent, this action signals the JFTC's continued scrutiny of market conduct. Compliance officers should review their own business practices to ensure they do not engage in similar activities that could lead to JFTC investigation and potential orders. No specific compliance deadline or penalty information is available in this announcement, but such orders carry significant legal weight and potential for future sanctions if not adhered to.

What to do next

  1. Review internal business practices for potential Antimonopoly Act violations.
  2. Consult legal counsel regarding specific compliance concerns related to market conduct.

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Press Releases2024

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*Every announcement is tentative translation. Please refer to the original text written in Japanese.
- Summary of the FY2025 Draft Budget, Organization and the Number of Officials
2024/12/27
- Market Study on Transactions Between Performers and Entertainment Agencies
in the Music and Broadcasting Industry
(Market Study on Ensuring Fair Transactions to Support Creators)

2024/12/26
- The JFTC Issued a Cease and Desist Order to MC Data Plus, Inc.
2024/12/24
- The JFTC Issued a Cease and Desist Order to Seki Furniture Co., Ltd.
2024/12/19
- The JFTC Issued a Warning to DAIZEN CO., LTD
2024/12/13
- Approval of the Commitment Plan Submitted by HASHIMOTO SOGYO CO., LTD.
2024/12/12
- Relevant Cabinet Order and Rules to be Developed with the Partial Enforcement of
the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software

2024/12/10
- The JFTC Issued a Warning to ITOKI CORPORATION
2024/11/28
- The JFTC holds the 26th Bilateral Meeting with the KFTC
2024/11/20
- The JFTC Issued Warnings and Cautions to Petroleum Product Retailers Operating Gas Stations in Okinawa City and Kitanakagusuku Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture
2024/11/07
- The JFTC Issued Cease and Desist Orders and Surcharge Payment Orders against Non-Life Insurance Companies
2024/10/31
- The JFTC holds the Knowledge Co-Creation Program for Developing Countries on the Antimonopoly Act and Competition Policy
2024/10/16
- Results of the G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers’ Summit
2024/10/07
- Requests for Information and Comments Concerning Generative AI and Competition
2024/10/2
- The JFTC Issued a Warning to Nippon Professional Baseball
2024/09/19
- Japan Fair Trade Commission, Justice Department, and Federal Trade Commission, commemorate the 25th anniversary of Japan - U.S. competition cooperation agreement
2024/09/11
- The JFTC Issued a Warning to NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
2024/08/22
- The JFTC issued a cease and desist order against ASP Japan G.K.
2024/07/26
- The JFTC Seeks Information and Comments from Third Parties Concerning the Proposed Acquisition of ANSYS, Inc. by Synopsys, Inc.
2024/07/26
- The 19th East Asia Top Level Officials' Meeting on Competition Policy and the 16th East Asia Conference on Competition Law and Policy
2024/07/22
- The status of notifications regarding business combinations and the results of reviews of major business combinations in fiscal year 2023
2024/07/05
- Final Report of the Study Group on Innovation and Competition Policy
2024/06/28
- The JFTC Issued Cease and Desist Orders and Surcharge Payment Orders against Manufacturers of Valves for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders
2024/06/27
- Annual Report of the Japan Fair Trade Commission (April 2023-March 2024)
2024/06/18
- Regarding the passage of the
Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software

2024/06/12
- Operations of the Subcontract Act and Efforts to Ensure Fair Transactions for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises(FY2023)
2024/06/05
- The JFTC Issued Cease and Desist Orders against Companies Conducting Concerted Action in Biddings for the Operations of Transporting Patients with COVID-19 ordered by Aomori City
2024/05/30
- Second Market Study Report on the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Services
2024/05/29
- Enforcement of the Antimonopoly Act in FY2023(Summary)
2024/05/28
- The JFTC Issued Cease and Desist Orders and Surcharge Payment Orders against Participants in Biddings for School Lunch Service for Junior High Schools Ordered by Nagoya City
2024/05/22
- The JFTC Issued a Cease and Desist Order against the Saga Prefectural Federation of Fisheries Cooperative
2024/05/15
- The JFTC Issued a Cease and Desist Order against the Kumamoto Prefecture Fishery Cooperative Federation
2024/05/15
- Cabinet Decision on the Bill for the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software
2024/04/26
- JFTC Revises ‘Guidelines Concerning the Activities of Enterprises, etc. Toward the Realization of a Green Society under the Antimonopoly Act’
2024/04/24
- Approval of the Commitment Plan submitted by Google LLC
2024/04/22
- The JFTC Issued Cease and Desist Orders and Surcharge Payment Orders against Manufacturers of Wood Working Drill Bits
2024/03/28
- The JFTC Issued Cease and Desist Orders and Surcharge Payment Orders against Participants in Biddings for the Official Gazette Paper Ordered by the National Printing Bureau
2024/03/14
- Recommendation against Costco Wholesale Japan Co., Ltd. under the Subcontract Act
2024/03/12
- Recommendation against Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. under the Subcontract Act
2024/03/07
- Market Study Report on Connected TV and Video On-demand Service, etc.
2024/03/06
- The JFTC Issued a Cease and Desist Order and Surcharge Payment Orders, etc. against Participants for City Gas Quotations, ordered by Large-scale Users located in the Distribution Area of Toho Gas Co., Ltd., etc.
2024/03/04
- Recommendation against Sanden Corporation under the Subcontract Act
2024/02/28
- Consultation case related to joint activities aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by constituent enterprises of a petrochemical complex
2024/02/15
- Request for Public Comments on the Draft of Revised ‘Guidelines Concerning the Activities of Enterprises, etc. Toward the Realization of a Green Society under the Antimonopoly Act’
2024/02/15
- Closing the Review of the Proposed Acquisition of iRobot Corporation by Amazon. com, Inc.
2024/01/31
- The JFTC Reviewed the Proposed Acquisition of Asiana Airlines Inc. by Korean Air Co., Ltd.
2024/01/31
- Approval of the Commitment Plan submitted by Tokyo interior corporation
2024/01/25
- Approval of the Commitment Plan submitted by IBJ, Inc.
2024/01/22

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Classification

Agency
Various
Filed
December 24th, 2024
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies
Geographic scope
Japan

Taxonomy

Primary area
Antitrust & Competition
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Unfair Trade Practices Market Conduct

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