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From June 24, 2024, My Number Cards can finally be used on iPhones! We actually set it up and tested what functions are available, as well as its impact on Android smartphones. ? Video Contents ? What you need ⚠️ Important Points ? Table of Contents with Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Checking what you need 00:3…
From April 1, 2025, the deposit account numbering system (Account Management Act system) was expanded. This system, based on individual consent, links My Number (individual identification number) to deposit accounts at financial institutions, primarily aiming to simplify procedures during inheritance and disasters. [Materials] Main benefits: Simplified procedures during inheritance and disasters; Centralized linking via My Number; Addressing concerns; Voluntary participation; Consideration of privacy…
The idea of student discount services using digital student identification has been under consideration for quite some time. Even within my circle, discussions about the Student Identity Trust Framework with the National Institute of Informatics (NII) began at least as early as 2012. The recently announced proposal builds upon these previous ideas, incorporating implementation technologies such as My Number cards, digital authentication apps, and microphones…
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will begin implementing improvements to simplify the procedures for using My Number Health Insurance Cards, making them easier to use, starting from October 7th. The two main changes are as follows: Simplification of the consent process for providing information on the Certificate of Eligibility for High-Cost Medical Care: Before: After: Unification of the consent method for providing medical information: Before: After: These changes will make the procedures for using My Number Health Insurance Cards smoother and improve user convenience…
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced plans to begin integrating My Number Health Insurance cards into smartphones by spring 2025. This new system will be compatible with both Android and iPhone. Key points: How to use: This plan was announced at the 183rd Social Security Council Medical Insurance Subcommittee meeting, held from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM on September 30th. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare stated that the physical My Number card…
The integration of driver's licenses and My Number cards will soon become a reality. This groundbreaking change has the potential to significantly impact our daily lives. According to a new policy announced by the National Police Agency on September 12th, the "My Number Driver's License" is scheduled to be introduced in March 2025. This is a revolutionary initiative to integrate the functions of the current driver's license into the My Number card. My Number Driver's License…
A law has been enacted allowing for the integration of card-alternative electronic records (similar to My Number Card functionality) into smartphones. This is an amendment to the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify Specific Individuals in Administrative Procedures (Law No. 46 of June 7, 2024 [Article 3]). Section 3: Amendments to the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify Specific Individuals in Administrative Procedures 1. Information on the Individual Number Card and Identity Verification Measures Information on the Individual Number Card…
On October 13th, at around 10:10 AM, Minister Kono held a press conference regarding efforts to promote the use of My Number cards. There was an important announcement, so I've summarized it here, albeit a little late. The original press conference can be viewed on YouTube. I. Report from Minister Kono to the Prime Minister: The My Number card will serve as a passport for creating a new digital society, and for that purpose…
