Digital Agency Unveils Extensive List of Private Sector Use Cases for My Number Card Authentication Technology
Tokyo, Japan – September 4, 2025 – The Digital Agency of Japan has today announced the publication of a comprehensive list detailing businesses and their specific applications that have begun utilizing the digital magnetic recording (電磁的記録 – denjiteki kiroku) functionality of the My Number card. This significant release, made at 6:00 AM JST, marks a crucial step in promoting the widespread adoption and practical integration of the My Number card as a secure and versatile digital identification tool across various private sector services.
The publication, titled “List of Businesses and Use Cases for Services Utilizing Card-Alternative Electromagnetic Records” (カード代替電磁的記録を利用するサービスを開始した事業者及び事例一覧), showcases the growing momentum behind leveraging the My Number card’s advanced digital capabilities beyond its initial government-focused applications. This initiative underscores the Digital Agency’s commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing the convenience and security for citizens in their daily interactions with private businesses.
The My Number card, already serving as a national identification document, now boasts the capability to function as a secure digital credential for a multitude of private services. The “card-alternative electromagnetic record” refers to the digital data that can be securely stored and transmitted from the My Number card, enabling verification of an individual’s identity and other essential information without the need for physical documents or manual checks.
This newly released list highlights a diverse range of industries and specific service implementations, demonstrating the broad applicability of this technology. While specific examples are still being compiled and will be progressively updated on the Digital Agency’s website, the announcement implies a significant expansion of services that can now be accessed or completed using the My Number card’s digital functions. These are likely to include, but are not limited to:
- Financial Services: Streamlining account opening processes, identity verification for loan applications, and secure access to online banking platforms.
- Telecommunications: Simplifying mobile phone contract acquisitions and identity verification for new service subscriptions.
- Real Estate: Facilitating secure rental agreements, property purchases, and verification for real estate transactions.
- E-commerce and Online Services: Enabling secure registration and login for various online platforms, ensuring age verification where necessary, and streamlining payment processes.
- Healthcare and Insurance: Potentially allowing for secure access to personal health records (with appropriate consent) and simplifying insurance claim processes.
- Travel and Accommodation: Offering a convenient and secure method for check-in at hotels, rental car services, and potentially for travel-related bookings.
The publication of this list is expected to encourage further private sector engagement and innovation. By providing a clear overview of existing successful implementations, the Digital Agency aims to inspire more businesses to explore the benefits of integrating My Number card authentication into their services. These benefits are multifaceted, including enhanced security through robust cryptographic measures, reduced operational costs associated with manual verification, improved customer experience through faster and more convenient processes, and a more streamlined digital ecosystem for all.
Citizens are encouraged to visit the Digital Agency’s official website for the most up-to-date information on the “List of Businesses and Use Cases for Services Utilizing Card-Alternative Electromagnetic Records.” This resource will be invaluable for individuals seeking to leverage their My Number card for a wider array of everyday services and to stay informed about new digital conveniences becoming available.
The Digital Agency’s ongoing efforts to expand the utility of the My Number card are a testament to Japan’s commitment to digital transformation and the creation of a more efficient, secure, and user-friendly society. The growing adoption of this technology by private enterprises signals a promising future for digital identity in Japan.
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