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Data Sustains Lives—MyDataConference 2026 Opening Address
The following is the opening address for the MyData Japan Conference 2026, delivered by Nat Sakimura in his capacity as Chair of the General Incorporated Association MyData Japan.…
The MyData Conference 2026 Is This Wednesday. See You at Hitotsubashi Hall!
I have been posting announcements on X every few days, and the MyDataJapan Conference 2026 is this Wednesday. There are many highlights: Naohiro Fujie, Representative Director of t…
Unsubmitted Public Comment on the Call for Comments on the Draft First Report of the Youth Protection Working Group on Information Distribution in the Digital Space
July 823:59 was the deadline for the call for comments on the draft first report. I ended the FAPI WG early and23:40 began the submission process around then, but filename, file, a…
Is This Really a Good Idea? The UK Follows Australia in Moving to Ban Social Media for Children under 16
Prompted by the UK’s ban on social media use by those under 16, this article examines the legislative basis and proportionality of social media regulation intended to protect minor…
Persona Code Reportedly Used by Discord for Age Verification Sparks Controversy After Code for Reporting to Authorities and Other Functions Is Found
The frontend source code of Persona, which Discord had used for age verification, was accidentally made public. Analysis of the code sparked controversy because, although it was su…
Surveillance or Efficiency? The UK’s Major Shift to a “Mandatory Digital ID Wallet”—More Than 1.6 million Sign a Parliamentary Petition in a Single Night
I posted breaking news on X, but on September 26 the UK government announced a plan to introduce digital ID through the “GOV.UK digital wallet.” It has triggered a majo…
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Releases Draft 2025 Report of the Study Group on Realizing a Safe and Secure Metaverse — Identity Verification, Privacy, and Accountability in the Metaverse (Public Comments Accepted Until 8/27)
Update: Public comments are being accepted from August 4 through 27. If you have comments, please submit them via https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01iicp01_02000126.html. S…
MyDataJapan 2025 Opening Declaration
Good morning, everyone. Thank you sincerely for joining MyData Japan 2025. Those gathered here today include people from companies and government, engineers, researchers, and citiz…
Behind the Scenes of Social Media Recommendations — Is Your Smartphone Eavesdropping on Your Conversations?! How Is Your Information Being Used Now? From NHK’s Chirushiru (5/31)
MyDataJapan board member Ota explains the dangerous digital realities you need to know Hello! Today, I would like to introduce some important points covered in NHK’s “Chirush…
Japan Post Reportedly Considering a 7-Character Alphanumeric Address Identifier for Deliveries by Rakuten Group and Others, but…
The top story in the Nikkei on 5/26 was reportedly “Japan Post to Identify Addresses with 7-Character Alphanumeric Codes; Rakuten Group and Others Consider Adoption for Deliveries,…