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 a physical My Number card. But, as reported in the Japan Times, the system faces questions about persistent errors in its issuing of documents, and Fujitsu, which facilitates the service in convenience stores, has received formal administrative guidance from the internal affairs ministry following the latest incident.

The Times reports that digital student IDs and employee IDs could …

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