With the evolution of digital technology, our reliance on personal information and data is increasing. However, many government-provided ID systems do not fully consider user privacy and freedom. Among them, Utah's "SB260 bill" takes a different approach from other systems, and...
Further display Those who believe that identity is something given by the state or government should sit up and read this. Utah Digital ID Bill SB260: Changes brought about by a user-centric digital ID system
It's a bit old news, but on February 2th, an interesting document was published by the OECD. Below is a rough summary of the contents. Please see the original document for details. Overview Key concepts of data governance Principles for enhancing data access and sharing Practical applications and implications Strengthening data sharing infrastructure Competition authorities...
Further display OECD: Promoting data access and sharing in the AI era
At the Personal Information Protection Commission meeting on February 2th, the specific direction of the system design was presented for the "regulations regarding the involvement of the individual" section (regulations on consent, notification of the individual in the event of a leak, and personal information of children), which had many new additions based on the results of the secretariat's hearing in the materials dated January 5nd. https://…
Further display The Personal Information Protection Commission presents a concrete direction for the design of the system regarding "the state of regulations regarding personal involvement"
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will simplify the procedures for using My Number Insurance Cards and make them easier to use starting October 10th. There are two main changes: Simplifying the consent process for providing limit application certificate information Before change: After change: Unifying the method of consenting to the provision of medical information Before change: After change: These changes will...
Further display Simplified procedures for using My Number health insurance cards: Starting October 10th
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced a plan to start installing My Number Insurance Cards on smartphones by spring 2025. This new system will be compatible with both Android and iPhone. Main points: How to use: This plan was announced at the 9rd Social Security Conference held on September 30th from 16:00 pm to 18:30 pm…
Further display My Number health insurance cards to be installed on smartphones: To be realized in spring 2025
The integration of driver's licenses and My Number cards will soon become a reality. This groundbreaking change has the potential to have a major impact on our daily lives. According to a new policy announced by the National Police Agency on September 9, a "My Number License" will be introduced from March 12. This will replace the current driver's license...
Further display "My Number Driver's License" to be introduced in March 25. One-stop address change. Renewal courses will also be online.
On September 2024, 9, the Cabinet decided that the revised Family Register Act, which allows furigana to be recorded in family registers, will come into effect on May 10, 2025. This will allow full-scale preparations to begin for furigana to be recorded in family registers. Background and purpose of the amendment The main purposes of this amendment are the following three points. In the current family register, the reading of names is sometimes unclear, and the administrative…
Further display The deadline for submitting furigana for family registers is May 2026, 5. If no notification is submitted, the mayor of the city, town or village will enter the furigana at his discretion.
On August 8th, the public comment period for the Implementing Act of the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) began. Anyone can submit a public comment until September 12th. There are five documents in the public comment period. For an introduction to each document, click on the link above…
Further display Public comments now open for the Implementing Act of the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW)
Hello everyone! Today, I'm going to talk about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), an important law regarding medical information in the United States. I'm also going to look at how this law affects Japan.
Further display What is HIPAA and how does it affect Japan?
Pages 39-41 of the report on the King's Speech outline the UK Government's plans for a new Digital Information and Smart Data (DISD) Bill. This Bill will harness the power of data to drive economic growth, support modern digital government and…
Further display UK to introduce bill to establish digital ID service, strengthen data sharing, reform data protection authority