Japan to trial My Number digital ID for entertainment tickets amid growing controversy

The government agency responsible for issuing the My Number digital ID card in Japan has announced a pilot to test the effectiveness of the credential for buyer authentication in the entertainment ticketing industry.

The announcement comes at a time when the government has been struggling to deal with growing discontent over its plan to expand the use of the My Number ID for different government services including medical insurance.

According to The Ticketing Business, the objective of the trial, …

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