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Trust (digital identity, etc.)

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As a basis for data distribution and collaboration, there is a need for mechanisms and tools to improve the verifiability of the identity and existence of parties and the non-falsification and authenticity of data, which will help to trust the other parties and data. Currently, we are promoting initiatives for the utilization of digital identities of "people, corporations, things, etc." that establish and prove "identities, qualifications, attributes, etc." in digital.

Overview

Through various policies to secure and improve trust, we aim to promote the digital completion of administrative procedures, utilize digital identities across countries, and improve the safety and security of users regarding the handling of personal information. Specifically, we are working to consider governance and use cases related to the utilization of digital identities, and promote international collaboration.

Efforts to expand digital identity

The utilization of digital identity, which establishes and proves the "identity, qualifications, attributes, etc." of "people, corporations, things, etc." in the digital world, is a foundation and an important element for securing and improving trust in the digital society.
We are considering and implementing measures related to the social implementation of digital identities, the expansion of their appropriate and effective use, and governance to enable people to use them with peace of mind.

Digital Identity Wallet(DIW)

"Digital Identity Wallet" is a mechanism and app (wallet) that allows individuals and corporations to store, manage, and present their own attributes and credentials. It is expected to improve privacy and contribute to the digital completion of procedures. We are implementing measures such as social implementation and governance to ensure that citizens can use it with peace of mind.

Digital Identity Wallet (DIW) Advisory Board

We held an Advisory Board meeting with outside experts to examine and organize the merits, risks, and issues of DIW as a reference and a premise for considering measures for future social implementation of DIW.

Verifiable Credential(VC/VDC)

Verifiable (Digital) Credential (VC/VDC) is a general-purpose, machine-readable data format and data distribution format related to attribute information of "people, corporations, things, etc." that can secure authenticity and prevent falsification by digital signatures. This VC is attracting attention as an important trend related to digital identity. Regarding VC, we will consider governance, etc. necessary for appropriate utilization, such as organizing the benefits and points of attention.

Advisory Panel on Governance in the Use of Verifiable Credentials (VC/VDC)

In light of the relevance to the current laws and ordinances, systems, and mechanisms, we will organize points of attention related to the process of using VCs. In addition, we will examine necessary governance, etc., and discuss the use of VCs that are expected to be used in the future.

Efforts toward international collaboration and interoperability

In recent years, there have been active discussions on the governance of digital identity and the securing of interoperability internationally. In this initiative, we are participating in international discussions and demonstrating use cases for the securing of interoperability between Japan and other countries and regions. Please refer to the following page for details.

Other Initiatives

We are also taking various other initiatives to secure and expand digital trust.

Standard Guidelines for the Promotion of a Digital Society for

Among the Standard Guidelines for the Promotion of a Digital Society , we are formulating and operating guidelines related to the securing and expansion of trusts and the appropriate use of digital identities. For details, please see the following page of the Standard Guidelines for the Promotion of a Digital Society.

Trusted Web

The Trusted Web is an initiative to add a new framework of trust to the Internet and the Web, such as a mechanism to strengthen the control of data by individuals and corporations without depending on a specific service, and a mechanism to verify the data exchanged and the other party. A white paper summarizing this concept was prepared, and initiatives in various fields were carried out using this concept.