The Digital Trust & Safety Partnership (DTSP) and the Japan Trust & Safety Association (JTSA) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together in support of a safer and more trustworthy digital ecosystem in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region.
Through this partnership, DTSP and JTSA will undertake joint outreach in support of international standard ISO/IEC 25389, the Safe Framework, working in collaboration with peer organizations to promote greater understanding and implementation of this international standard among stakeholders in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region.
By combining DTSP’s globally applicable best practices and standards with JTSA’s deep knowledge of the Japanese digital ecosystem, the organizations will promote knowledge exchange, international collaboration, and the uptake of practices and standards that will improve online safety for users of a wide range of digital products and services.
“Ensuring user safety is a global challenge that requires strong and trusted partnerships,” said DTSP Executive Director David Sullivan. “We look forward to working closely with our colleagues in Japan to advance responsible and effective trust and safety practices.”
“Japan is experiencing rapid growth in digital services across many sectors, and the need for trust and safety practices that align with internationally recognized standards continues to increase,” said Takeaki Kanaya, Representative Director of JTSA. “By collaborating with DTSP—and by working in partnership with peer organizations across the Asia-Pacific region—we hope to contribute to a broader, shared effort to make online environments safer and more trustworthy.”
On Tuesday 25 November, JTSA will present the Safe Framework as part of a session on trust and safety at Internet Week 2025, one of Japan’s most established internet conferences. JTSA and DTSP will begin planning future joint activities and share updates on future collaborative projects.
About DTSP
The Digital Trust & Safety Partnership (DTSP) is a unique initiative focused on promoting a safer and more trustworthy internet. We are committed to developing, using and promoting industry best practices, assessment methods, and international standards, to ensure consumer trust and safety when using digital services.
About JTSA
The Japan Trust & Safety Association (JTSA) is Japan’s first cross-industry organization dedicated to advancing online trust and safety. JTSA brings together leading technology companies, platforms, researchers, and civil society partners to strengthen responses to emerging digital risks and promote the adoption of global best practices and standards. Through research, capacity building, and collaboration with peer organizations in Japan and abroad, JTSA supports efforts to build safer and more trustworthy digital ecosystems for all users.