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Cabinet decision on "Key Plans for the Realization of a Digital Society" - Many references to identity management [Updated]

Nat 2025-06-14 No Comments
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January 2025, 6, “Priority plan for realizing a digital society" was approved by the Cabinet. It outlines the wide-ranging digitalization measures being promoted by the Japanese government. This includes research and development of AI technology and its social implementation, the popularization and expansion of use of My Number cards, and the onlineization of administrative procedures. It also covers a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving the lives of citizens and social infrastructure, such as the use of digital technology in regional revitalization, digital transformation of disaster response, and strengthening cybersecurity. Overall, it sets out specific goals and plans aimed at realizing an efficient and convenient society based on digital technology.

In addition to the summary page above, the materials announced this time include the following:

Let's ask NotebookLM and Otio to extract identity management from this list of key policies.

Each has its own characteristics and quirks in how it is extracted and summarized, but if you only read one of them, you might miss something, so I think reading the two side by side will give you a much better overview. I plan to add annotations as appropriate in the future.

When the time is right, it might be a good idea to just leisurely read it on YouTube.

Well then, here you go✨

NotebookLM version: Description of identity management in the list of priority policies

The list of priority policies includes a wide range of measures regarding identity management, including the promotion of digital identity with My Number cards at its core, expanding its use in various government services and private businesses, and efforts to build a foundation for more advanced digital identity technology and to ensure reliability.

The main points are summarized below.

1. Promoting digital identity centered on the My Number Card

  • Purpose and Function of the SystemThe My Number system aims to improve convenience for citizens, streamline government administration, and realize a fair and just society. This system accurately identifies whose personal information belongs to, and enables the omission of attached documents through information sharing between government agencies.
  • Positioning it as a "passport to the digital society"The My Number Card is positioned as a "passport for the digital society" that allows for reliable and secure identity verification and authentication, whether in person or not.
  • Promotion of acquisition and useWe will work to improve the application environment and issuance system so that all citizens who wish to receive the card can obtain it smoothly, and promote its utilization.
  • Promoting "Citizen Cards"We will promote the "Citizen Card" system so that it can be used safely and securely in various situations in daily life, and support the government's use of it in citizen services, such as by implementing "writing-free counters" and "library digital transformation."
  • Consideration of the next cardWe are currently considering measures including related systems, with the aim of introducing a new, safe, and convenient personal number card.
  • Strengthening public relationsWe will strengthen public relations efforts to clearly communicate to citizens, local governments, and private businesses about the benefits and safety of cards, as well as new ways to utilize them, including promoting the use of My Number cards, My Number health insurance cards, My Number driver's licenses, and cards equipped on smartphones.

2. Expanded use of My Number cards for various government services and private businesses

Medical and nursing care field

  • Promote integration with health insurance cards,Maina insurance card" is the basis of the system. Medical institutions that have the necessary infrastructure will also be able to use their My Number insurance cards on their smartphones.
  • We will promote the integration of the My Number card with medical expense subsidy recipient cards and patient registration cards, aiming to create an environment in which patients can visit medical institutions and pharmacies with just one My Number card.
  • In the event of an emergency, the injured person's My Number card will be used to obtain information that will be useful in selecting a hospital, etc.Minor emergency" demonstration projects across the country.
  • It is also being promoted for use as a nursing care insurance card.
  • We aim to utilize this system to develop a system for inter-local government collaboration on maternal and child health information (health checkup tickets, medical questionnaire input) and to expand it nationwide.
  • It will also be used to digitize vaccination administration, improving the efficiency of online eligibility confirmation and online fee claims.
  • In order to encourage private PHR service providers to utilize health checkup and other information, we will promote connection to the My Number Portal API.

Employment and education sector

  • We are promoting its use in the employment field, such as in reception systems at Hello Work offices.
  • It will be used to digitize campuses, including managing attendance and entrance/exit at universities and issuing various certificates.

Digitization of certificates and procedures

  • We are working on electronic submission of medical certificates and death notifications.
  • It will be used to eliminate the need for attached documents when obtaining or renewing national qualifications, and to present and prove possession of qualifications.
  • We will promote the online and digitalization of birth notifications, moving procedures, tax returns, and other procedures, and aim to improve convenience by utilizing My Number Portal.
  • It is also being considered for use in enabling applications for overseas voter registration online.
  • The benefit support service will implement a linking function with My Number Portal, aiming to shorten the period from application acceptance to payment.

Others

  • We will promote its use to improve convenience for disaster victims, such as by checking in at evacuation shelters, obtaining health and medical information, and applying for disaster damage certificates online.
  • We will promote the linking of disability certificate information with My Number and publicize private systems that allow easy access to certificate information via smartphone apps and web services.
  • With the aim of completing administrative procedures digitally, we will move forward with digitizing over 1 applications and other procedures each year.

Private business use

  • In order to promote the widespread use of the identity verification function of the My Number Card in private businesses, we will promote the waiving of fees for providing electronic certificate revocation information, the provision of up-to-date address information, and the installation of smartphones.
  • We will conduct demonstration experiments to create new use cases, such as preventing fraudulent ticket resale, age verification services for alcohol and tobacco sales, and student enrollment verification.

3. Integration with other official identification documents

  • Integration with driver's license: The system will go into operation in March 2025, and will enable one-stop address change procedures, speedy intermediate renewal outside of one's address, and smooth online renewal training.Mobile Driver's LicenseThe following is also currently under consideration.
  • Integration with residence card: It will be possible to use My Number cards in procedures for foreigners obtaining residence status, and it is aimed to start operation at the end of fiscal year 2026. Legal reforms have also been made to integrate My Number cards and residence cards.

4. Building a foundation for advanced digital identity technology and ensuring trust

  • Trust and Digital Identity1: "Trust" as the foundation for data distribution and collaboration2In order to realize self-sovereign digital identity (DIW, VC) in society, we aim to clarify the governance and create use cases in the government sector.
    Specific goals:(1) We will clarify the ideal governance for the social implementation of DIW and the appropriate use of VC by FY2026 and establish the mechanism for it. (2) We will create the first use case of VC in the domestic administrative field by FY2027.
    Responsible ministries and agencies: Digital Agency
  • Revision of identity verification guidelinesThe "Guidelines on methods of online identity verification in administrative procedures" will be revised by the end of fiscal year 2025 to address the increase in cyber attacks and counterfeit identity documents.
  • International cooperation: We will begin a demonstration project for international interoperability of digital identities related to educational credentials with the EU during FY2025.
  • Unification of JPKI principlesRegarding non-face-to-face identity verification methods based on the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds and the Act on Prevention of Unauthorized Use of Mobile Phones,JPKI) and make it mandatory to read IC chips when verifying identity in person.3
  • PDS/Information BankWe will consider the use of personal data stores (PDS) and information banks, and also refer to the concept of data intermediary service providers, to explore a data distribution system that gives sovereignty to individuals.4.
  • e-seal/time stamp: We will establish a national certification system for e-seals and work to promote awareness of time stamps.5

5. Corporate Common Authentication Platform and Employee ID Management

  • Expanding use of G Biz ID: Corporate common authentication platform for businesses "G Biz IDWe will expand the use of " and aim to have it adopted in principle for all administrative procedures. We will also strengthen cooperation with the Commercial Registration Electronic Certificate.
  • Implementing an employee ID platform: In order to integrate ID management and authentication functions for information systems across the government, we will establish an employee ID infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and accommodate a diverse workforce.

6. Construction of a simple remittance settlement infrastructure and its international demonstration

  • Infrastructure that realizes simple remittance and payment services using an arbitrary common ID and authentication mechanism
    In order to build such a system, we will consider the current status of existing international remittance services and ensuring international interoperability.
    Taking into account the trends in international discussions, etc., and the remittance needs of private businesses seeking to expand overseas,
    We will continue to consider how to make this demonstration a reality.
    Specific Objectives: The government will continue to consider the details of the demonstration and reach a conclusion during fiscal year 7.
    Main responsible ministries and agencies: Digital Agency
    Related ministries and agencies: Financial Services Agency

7. Promoting the development, utilization, and open data of 3D city models and promoting digital transformation of architecture and cities

Promoting the 3D city model "PLATEAU" project and establishing the foundation for digital transformation in urban development. In addition to developing use cases in the fields of urban and disaster prevention, improving local digital skills, and promoting industry-academia-government collaboration, a subsidy system for private businesses will be established from FY2025 to promote use in the private sector. In addition, promoting "Digital Transformation of Architecture and Cities" that integrates architectural BIM, PLATEAU, and real estate ID, and aiming to use data to advance urban development and disaster prevention and create new businesses by providing location information and establishing a data collaboration environment.
Specific Objectives: Number of cities with 3D city models: 500 (until FY2027)
By building a data sharing environment in the fields of architecture and urban planning, various
Promoting the social implementation of data collaboration in the field (FY2028)
Main responsible ministries and agencies: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Through these efforts, we aim to establish a safe and reliable identity management infrastructure in the digital society, thereby improving convenience for citizens and businesses and streamlining government administration.

Otio version: Identity management in the list of priority policies

I see, but I might have missed something, so I'll try doing the same prompt on Otio. The way it's summarized is quite different, and I've noticed something new.

🔐 Promoting Digital Identity Internationally

Achieving international interoperability

  • Japan and the EU will begin a demonstration project on educational credentials for international interoperability of digital identities in FY2025
  • Promote the use of DIW (Digital Identity Wallet) and VC (Verifiable Credentials) as components of the IHV model based on "information sharing via the individual"

Social implementation of new technologies

  • Clarify the governance for the social implementation of DIW and VC, which are components of self-sovereign digital identity, by FY2026
  • Aiming to create the first use case of VC in the domestic government sector by FY2027

💳 Expansion of My Number Card functions

Enhancement of basic functions

  • Promote the use of My Number cards and digital authentication apps
  • In principle, the method of non-face-to-face identity verification for mobile phone contracts will be unified into the public personal authentication (JPKI) using My Number cards

Equipped with smartphone6

  • Digital certificates and four basic pieces of information will be installed on iPhone devices by spring 48

    • In principle, G Biz ID will be adopted for all administrative procedures, with the aim of linking it with commercial registration electronic certificates by July 2026.
    • The goal for fiscal 80 is for 2030% of corporations to obtain G Biz IDs.

    Popularization of commercial registration electronic certificates9

    • Development of a remote signature method will begin in fiscal 2025, with the aim of starting operation in conjunction with G Biz ID from July 2026.

    📋 e-Seal/Time Stamp System

    e-Seal Certification System

    • To ensure the reliability of data issued by organizations, the government will begin implementing an "e-seal" certification system in fiscal 2025.

    Time stamp system

    • Continue operation of the national certification system for time authentication services that began in fiscal year 2021

    🌍 International expansion of trust-based

    DFFT Realization

    • Creating an environment for safe and smooth cross-border transfer of personal information from the perspective of reliable personal data distribution
    • Complete the expansion of the mutual recognition framework with the EU and the UK by FY2025, and begin discussions toward mutual recognition with new countries and regions.

    Revision of identity verification guidelines

    • In response to the increase in cyber attacks, phishing attacks, and counterfeit identity documents, the "Guidelines for online identity verification methods in administrative procedures" will be revised by the end of fiscal year 2025

    These efforts aim to build a comprehensive identity management ecosystem, from reliable identity verification for individuals and corporations to international data sharing.

    Particularly noteworthy points are the focus on the transition from traditional physical certificates to digital certificates in terms of technology, and on ensuring international interoperability in terms of the system.

    Change Log

    • 2025-06-18 Added "Establishment of simple remittance settlement infrastructure and international demonstration"
    • 2025-06-18 Specific goals added to "Trust and Digital Identity"
    • 2025-06-18 Added "Promoting the development, utilization, and open data of 3D city models, and promoting digital transformation of architecture and cities"
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    footnote

    1. ○[No.3-9] Trust and Digital Identity②
    2. On page 84, the meaning of “trust (a mechanism for verifying the issuer and non-tampering, etc.)” is explained in this document.
    3. ○[No.1-71] Principles for non-face-to-face identity verification methods under the Criminal Proceeds Act, etc., unification of JPKI and making IC chip reading mandatory for face-to-face identity verification methods
      - Non-face-to-face identity verification methods based on the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds (Criminal Proceeds Act) and the Act on Identity Verification of Subscribers by Mobile Voice Communications Carriers and Prevention of Unauthorized Use of Mobile Voice Communications Services (Mobile Phone Fraud Prevention Act) will be unified in principle with the official personal authentication of My Number cards, and methods such as transmitting driver's licenses and identity verification documents without photographs will be abolished. In addition, efforts will be made to make it mandatory to read IC chip information on My Number cards, etc., for face-to-face identity verification methods under the Criminal Proceeds Act and the Mobile Phone Fraud Prevention Act.
      Specific goal: Review of non-face-to-face identity verification methods in the Criminal Proceeds Act and the Mobile Phone Fraud Prevention Act
      ・Criminal Proceeds Act (April 2027, XNUMX)
      ・Act on Prevention of Unauthorized Use of Mobile Phones (April 2026, XNUMX)
      Review of face-to-face identity verification methods
      ・Criminal Proceeds Act (April 2027, XNUMX)
      ・Act on Prevention of Unauthorized Use of Mobile Phones (April 2027, XNUMX)
      Main responsible ministries and agencies: National Police Agency, Digital Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
      Related government ministries and agencies: Financial Services Agency
    4. ○[No.3-11] Use of PDS and information banks ・ In Europe, the EU Data Governance Act will come into force in 2023, and will include requirements for "businesses providing data intermediary services (hereinafter referred to as "data intermediaries")." From an academic perspective, information banks are expected to play a similar role as "data intermediaries," based on the results of demonstrations in the quasi-public and mutual collaboration fields in previous years. Based on these results, we will consider the development of a governance mechanism for the "intermediary function" of information banks, which realizes decisions equivalent to those of individuals, while also referring to the concept of "data intermediaries."
       Furthermore, PDS in the education sector is one of the technologies expected to realize individually optimized learning. Since there are several technical issues to be considered for future implementation, such as data management methods and how to obtain consent for data, we will verify the usability and applicability of PDS in the education sector.
      Specific goals: Based on the results of past issues in the quasi-public and mutual cooperation fields, review the "Guidelines for the Certification of Information Trust Functions" or consider their potential use (by FY2025). Toward the use of PDS in the education field, conduct research and demonstration projects on technical requirements, etc., and prepare reference documents, etc. that can be used by businesses, etc. when using PDS (by FY2025).
      Main responsible ministry/agency: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
      Related ministries and agencies: Personal Information Protection Commission, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
    5. ○[No.3-16] Promoting the expansion of use of e-seals and time stamps
      ・ <e-Seal> In order to establish a national certification system for e-Seal in FY2024, the "Experts' Meeting for the Formulation of Relevant Regulations for the Certification System for e-Seal" was held for the purpose of conducting discussions that would contribute to the formulation of relevant regulations necessary for the operation of the system, and based on the results of the discussions at the Experts' Meeting, the relevant regulations were formulated and published, and a national certification system for e-Seal was established. In FY2025, a designated research organization will be designated to operate the established system.
      - <Time stamp> Regarding the national certification system for time authentication services, which was launched in FY2021, we will continue to operate the system appropriately while working to promote awareness of time stamps.
      ・Specific goal: <e-seal> Designated research organization
      ・ <Time stamp> Accurate implementation of the system
      - Main responsible ministry/agency: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
      ・Relevant ministries and agencies: -
    6. P.56 ○[No.1-70] My Number Card installed on smartphone
    9. Android devices will be equipped with the four basic pieces of information by fall 4

Integration with various cards

  • Promoting integration with health insurance cards, driver's licenses, residence cards, medical assistance recipient cards, and patient registration cards

🏢 Establishment of corporate authentication infrastructure

Expanding use of G Biz ID7○[No.1-79] Expanded use of the corporate common authentication platform (G Biz ID)

  • ○[No.1-80] Popularization of commercial registration electronic certificates, etc.

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