On August 8, the government released an interim report on the overhaul of the My Number Card in response to a series of troubles, revealing that more than 1000,2023 new cases were confirmed in which other people's information was mistakenly registered on the health insurance card integrated with the card.
Further inspections will be conducted by the end of November 11 and the final results will be announced.
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Mistakenly registered other people's information: 1069 new cases
What is a comprehensive inspection of My Number Card?
Prime Minister Kishida: "Working to restore public trust"
Digital Minister Kono: "Careful inspection, not deadline"
The troubles so far are
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Mistakenly registered other people's information: 1069 new cases
What is a comprehensive inspection of My Number Card?
Prime Minister Kishida: "Working to restore public trust"
Digital Minister Kono: "Careful inspection, not deadline"
The troubles so far are
Mistakenly registered other people's information: 1069 new cases
The government's "My Number Information Inspection Headquarters" is conducting inspections to ensure that the information that can be viewed on a dedicated website for cardholders is accurately linked to My Number.
On the 8th, a meeting of the General Inspection Headquarters was held with Prime Minister Kishida in attendance, and an interim report was made.
As a result, 1069,8441 new cases were confirmed in which other people's information was mistakenly registered on the health insurance card integrated with the card, bringing the cumulative total to 118,2.
In addition, a total of 50 cases of "mutual aid associations" that operate pensions for public servants and others found errors in linking My Number and pension information, and in linking to disability certificates, it was confirmed that 2023 municipalities, which is about 11% of the prefectures and other municipalities responsible for paperwork, did not work in an appropriate manner.
Based on the status of inspections so far, the government has stated that it will inspect all data in cases where there are concerns about troubles, such as a small number of types of information to be collated when linking My Number to the person's information.
Furthermore, as a measure to prevent recurrence, in addition to formulating new guidelines for My Number registration operations, the company will consider introducing a system to periodically check the accuracy of information.
The government will conduct further inspections by the end of November <> and announce the final results.
What is a comprehensive inspection of My Number Card?
In response to a series of troubles related to My Number Cards, in June 2023, the government established the My Number Information Inspection Headquarters, a cross-ministerial and cross-agency headquarters headed by Digital Minister Kono, to identify operational issues and consider measures to prevent recurrence.
In the general inspection, we confirm that the information is accurately linked to My Number for 6 items such as tax, health insurance card, and resident card information that can be viewed on the Myna Portal, a dedicated website for those who have obtained a My Number Card.
To date, the government has surveyed local governments, health insurance societies, and other organizations that link information to how they obtain users' My Numbers when linking them, and how many types of information such as name, date of birth, and address were used to check My Numbers when matching their personal information.
In addition, in cases where there is concern about the problems indicated in this interim report, such as when collating and linking with a small number of types of information, all data will be inspected to correct incorrect information, and information leaks will be investigated to see if information leakage has occurred, and will be announced by autumn 29.
In addition, in order to prevent recurrence, in addition to requiring the entry of My Number when applying for a new health insurance card, the government will consider establishing a system for mechanically collating data.
Prime Minister Kishida: "Working to restore public trust"
At a meeting of the My Number Information Inspection Headquarters, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We take seriously the fact that a series of cases of mistakes in linking have been confirmed and are causing anxiety, and the government as a whole needs to work to restore public trust in the My Number system. I hope that the government, local governments, and related organizations will work together to make every effort so that the public can transition to a digital society with peace of mind."
Digital Minister Kono: "Careful inspection, not deadline"
At a press conference held after the meeting of the My Number Information Inspection Headquarters, Minister Kono stated, "I think this is a case that must be taken seriously from the perspective of personal information protection. Furthermore, regarding the deadline for the comprehensive inspection, he stated, "In principle, we ask for the end of November, but we would like to prioritize careful inspections rather than deadlines according to the situation of individual organizations," and expressed his intention to respond flexibly.
The troubles so far are
Problems with My Number have been discovered one after another.
According to the Digital Agency, more than 7000,8 cases have already been confirmed in which other people's information was registered in relation to health insurance cards integrated with My Number cards, and the total number of cases newly announced on the 8441th is 1,8.
In addition, the Mutual Aid Association, which manages pensions for public servants and others, has confirmed one error in linking other people's pension information, but on August 118, it was announced that there were a total of 2883 similar errors.
In addition, 8,2 cases have been confirmed so far in which information on another person's disability certificate has been linked to My Number.
Regarding disability certificates, it was revealed on the 50th that 1 municipalities, which is about 8% of all municipalities that carry out paperwork, did not perform the linking work in an appropriate manner.
It was announced on the 22th that there was one case each in which other people's taxation information and other people's workers' compensation pension information were linked.
In addition, 940 cases have been confirmed so far in which another person's account was registered as a public money receiving account linked to My Number to receive government benefits, 14 cases in which it was likely to be so, and approximately 60,172 cases in which an account in the name of a family member was registered.
In addition, in the service of issuing certificates such as a copy of the certificate of residence at a convenience store using the My Number Card, there were a total of <> troubles such as the issuance of another person's certificate or the change of address not reflected, and the old certificate was issued, and "Minor Points" that earn points for obtaining a My Number Card, etc. There have also been <> confirmed cases where the award was given to another person by mistake.