This page summarizes Digital Minister Kono's press conference held on August 25, 2023. He reported on his participation in the G20 Digital Economy Ministers' Meeting in India, where discussions focused on three topics: digital public infrastructure, digital security, and digital skills. The importance of Japan's DFFT (Data Free Flow with Trust) initiative was reaffirmed, with countries recognizing that cross-border data flow is essential for economic development. Regarding the My Number verification review, he outlined that approximately 400-500 municipalities and one labor standards office require audits, with verification conducted in three phases between September and November.
