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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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…
iOS 18 APIs suggest more digital ID integrations coming to Apple Wallet
A set of APIs bundled with iOS 18 indicates that more digital IDs may soon be integrated with Apple Wallet….
Japan opens national ID to integration with digital wallets
Slated for late next spring, residents of Japan with a My Number card will gain the ability to integrate it…
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’s digital ID system suffers new glitch as govt seeks to get ahead of failures
Recently reported difficulties by some users in accessing digital certificates linked to the My Number digital ID in some municipalities…
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 trying to get it right with national digital ID, public losing faith
After a series of high-profile data leaks and registration errors in Japan’s digital IDs, the program is undergoing a government…
