Society
Japan’s My Number System Suffers Data Leaks, Backlash
Japan’s government really wants you to get a My Number card. But a series of high-profile data leaks is cause for concern.
May 18, 2023
Japan’s government really wants you to get a My Number card. But a series of high-profile data leaks is cause for concern.
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