Japan’s My Number ID officially replaces health insurance cards
The issuance of health insurance cards in Japan has now been officially discontinued in favor of the 12-digit My Number…
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Japan incentivizes use of My Number ID card as driver’s license, moves towards mDL
Japan has had a bumpy road with its My Number personal identification card, but despite this has added another widespread…
Japan trials my number card app for stricter IDV following fraud incidents
On August 1, 2024, Digital Minister Taro Kono oversaw the trial of the upcoming My Number Card Face-to-Face Verification app…
Japan faces uptick in forged ‘My Number’ ID cards amid system errors
Authorities in Japan are dealing with a rise in cases involving forged ‘My Number’ national ID cards, a critical component…
Fujitsu scolded for identity error in Japan’s My Number system
Japan’s My Number personal ID system is planning to allow digital identity documents as valid proof of identity when obtaining…
Japan to trial My Number digital ID for entertainment tickets amid growing controversy
The government agency responsible for issuing the My Number digital ID card in Japan has announced a pilot to test…
Japan to integrate health insurance cards into My Number digital ID in digitization push
The Japanese government has unveiled plans to discontinue its current health insurance card system and integrate its functionalities within the…
Taiwan puts digital ID project on hold, Japan plans to expand use of My Number card
Taiwan authorities says they are deferring plans for the issuance of a digital ID card until crucial issues related to…
Japanese govtech startup raises 600 million yen (US$4M) in funding
A release from the Tokyo-based digital ID firm Cross ID says it has raised a total of approximately 600 million…
Japan supporting identity system upgrades in Vietnam, Laos
Japan is providing funding and technical expertise to neighboring countries to help them upgrade their identity ecosystems, as its own…
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