Japan PM Apologizes for ID Card Problems as He Backs Its Use
- Data errors have led to loss of trust in ‘My Number’ card
- Mistrust has led to a slide in support for Premier Kishida
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida apologized for problems with new national ID cards but said he wouldn’t necessarily change plans to require them for access to health care from autumn next year.
Kishida told reporters Friday the cards are essential for the digital modernization of the country after receiving a report on a government review of the system, which has faced problems including users finding their cards linked to data about unrelated individuals.