日媒：跟踪骚扰情况激增，日本修法限制滥用防丢失追踪器

Core Points - The Japanese government has passed amendments to the "Anti-Stalking Law" and the "Domestic Violence Prevention Law" to restrict the misuse of tracking devices like Apple's AirTag for stalking purposes [1] - The number of consultation cases related to the misuse of tracking devices has surged, with 370 cases reported in 2024, more than double the 113 cases in 2022 [1] - The amendments include regulations against the unauthorized installation of tracking devices on others' belongings and the unauthorized acquisition of location information [1] Group 1 - The new regulations aim to address the increasing misuse of tracking devices for harassment, which has become a significant concern in Japan [1] - The revised "Anti-Stalking Law" now includes provisions against the unauthorized use of lost-item tracking devices, which were previously not covered [1] - The updated "Domestic Violence Prevention Law" prohibits perpetrators under "prohibition of approach" orders from using tracking devices [1] Group 2 - Current penalties for violating the "Anti-Stalking Law" include up to one year of imprisonment or fines of up to 1 million yen (approximately 46,000 RMB) [2] - Violating a "prohibition of approach" order can result in up to two years of imprisonment or fines of up to 2 million yen [2]