GVA Law Office Launches 'Sender Information Disclosure Request Support Package' for Content Providers

GVA Law Office (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Shuntaro Onagi), which has extensive experience in supporting startups and ventures as well as corporate legal affairs, announced the launch of the 'Sender Information Disclosure Request Support Package [For Content Providers / Access Providers]' targeting businesses that provide services as content or access providers.

This service comprehensively supports procedures related to various disclosure requests for businesses facing the burden of rapidly increasing deletion requests and sender information disclosure requests.

■ Background of Service Provision
In recent years, with the spread of SNS, video distribution services, and community sites, social interest in the issue of online defamation has been growing. In particular, responses to deletion and sender information disclosure requests by influencers and video creators have become widely discussed topics, and the understanding that 'one should file deletion and disclosure requests if defamed' is permeating the general public.

Consequently, the number of such requests is increasing year by year. It is becoming more common for requests to be made not only to large-scale platforms but also to small and medium-sized community sites and independent platforms. Against this backdrop, the legal burden on platform operators and telecommunications carriers is expanding, increasing the need for law firms well-versed in these responses.

GVA Law Office has provided extensive support to victims of defamation (the requesting side), such as influencers and entertainment industry professionals. This newly launched service aims to support the requested side by comprehensively assisting with deletion and disclosure request procedures.

■ Service Overview
● Service Name
[For Content Providers / Access Providers] Sender Information Disclosure Request Support Package

● Target Audience
Businesses providing services as content providers or access providers.

● Service Content
The firm will act as a representative for the provider in the following procedures:
- Voluntary deletion petitions based on requests for transmission prevention measures, etc.
- Petitions for provisional disposition orders for deletion
- Lawsuits for deletion requests
- Petitions for sender information disclosure orders (general non-contentious proceedings)
- Petitions for provisional disposition orders for sender information disclosure
- Lawsuits for sender information disclosure requests
- Responses to voluntary sender information disclosure requests
- Responses to inquiries regarding investigative matters by the police, etc.
- Other related procedural responses

■ Features of the Service
1. Extensive Track Record
Based on a track record of handling numerous defamation cases, the firm can provide swift and smooth responses that consider the specific issues and practical operations of disclosure procedures.

2. Practical Support Utilizing Entertainment Industry Knowledge
Through legal support for famous creators, the firm has experienced many defamation cases from the parties' perspective, allowing them to provide practical advice and speedy procedural responses tailored to the characteristics of each case.

3. Specialized Team Structure
The firm has established a 'Metaverse and Entertainment Team' that handles the entertainment sector, including defamation responses. Lawyers well-versed in the procedures will provide stable legal support as a specialized team.

4. Clear Pricing Structure
The service employs a fixed-rate cap system, providing a clear pricing structure that makes it easy to forecast costs. Pricing is quoted individually based on the request's content and scope.

■ About Consultations and Inquiries
The firm accepts consultations regarding various request responses and provides individual quotes based on the request.

■ About GVA Law Office
Established in 2012, the GVA Professional Group has provided legal services primarily focusing on supporting startup companies. The firm aims to realize an environment where everyone can easily take on challenges through legal support.