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Common infrastructure and general-purpose tools for My Number Card use

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In order to use the Japanese Public Key Infrastructure (JPKI) when making a identity verification using a system of a local government, etc., it is generally necessary to "read" the electronic certification from the My Number Card and "confirm the validity" of the read electronic certification. This page introduces platforms and application software that provide the functions necessary for reading and confirming the validity of the electronic certification.

Contents

1. Platform

1. 1. What is a platform for Japanese Public Key Infrastructure use?

When using Japanese Public Key Infrastructure, the following platforms are mainly used to confirm the effectiveness of electronic certification. For details of platforms provided by private platform operators, please refer to the List of Platform Operators and the List of Examples for information on functions and installation procedures.

  • My Key Platform
    Target Segment: Internet Segment
    Subject: Government

  • Local Certification Platform
    Target segment: LGWAN and Individual Number segments
    Subject: Government

  • Authentication services provided by private platform operators
    Audience: Recognized private sector and government

1.2. List of Platforms

1. 2.1. Mikey platform

  • Overview
    The MIKEY Platform is a platform used in the Internet-based systems of government agencies.

  • Scene of use
    Services that require the use of Japanese Public Key Infrastructure (JPKI) for face-to-face services at counters such as libraries and Internet access systems

*Please refer to the My Key Platform for information on functions and installation procedures.

1.2. 2. Local certification platforms

  • Overview
    The local authentication platform is used in the LGWAN connection system and the business system using individual numbers.

  • Scene of use
    Use as a seal registration certificate, issue of evacuees at evacuation shelter, various application form window registration services (window application tool), etc.

*Please refer to the Local Certification Platform for information on functions and installation procedures.

2. Application Software

2.1. Application Software for Japanese Public Key Infrastructure Use

Among the application software with electronic certification reading functions, Digital Agency offers the Mynaportal App and My Number Card Kazashi Use Client Software. These application software have various functions other than electronic certification reading, such as reading of ticket details.

2. 2. List of Application Software

2.2.1. Mynaportal App

  • Overview
    The Mynaportal application provides functions such as My Number Card log-in certification (electronic certification for user certification), electronic signatures (electronic certification for signatures), reading of ticket details, and electronic certification built-in functions for smartphones when performing online procedures on smartphones and PCs.

*Please refer to the Mynaportal App (Application Information for Local Governments) for information on functions and installation procedures.

2. 2. 2. My Number Card Kazashi Client Software

  • Overview
    The My Number Card Kazashi client software provides a function that enables Windows PCs to be authenticated by My Number Card without entering a PIN (4-digit PIN number) in face-to-face situations.

*Please refer to the My Number Card Kazashi Client Software for information on functions and installation procedures.

3. Inquiries

My Number Card, Group of Service for Citizens, Digital Agency
E-mail: myno _ card _ atmark _ digital. go. jp

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*Please refer to the separate pages for platform and application software inquiries.