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Japanese Government: Streaming Not Illegal Under New Law
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The Japanese Nico Nico Douga), as they require caching, or the temporary ing of data, as a part of the streaming playback process.
The document states that while caching involves the ing of data to a 's playback device, this act in itself does not constitute an illegal reproduction of copyrighted materials. Specifically, section 47-8 of Japan's Copyright Act allows for the copyrighted materials to be reproduced if such an act is necessary for the smooth and efficient processing of such data.