(2)Resident registry network launched amid criticism

(2)Resident registry network launched amid criticism

TOKYO, Japan - Nobuo Hoshino, mayor of Tokyo's Kokubunji City, disconnects a municipal computer from a national resident registry network Aug. 5 as it was launched the same day. The city refused to join, saying the system poses security risks including possible leaks of personal information. (Kyodo)

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