Japan's My Number social security system starts

Japan's My Number social security system starts

Government officials attend a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2015, on raising public awareness of Japan's new social security and tax number system known as the "My Number" system. Authorities started to send out 12-digit identification numbers to every resident in the country the same day to prepare for their use from 2016, while public concerns remain over leaks and abuse of personal information. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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