This page contains a summary of Digital Minister Taira's press conference held on October 11, 2024. A reporter questioned the minister about insurance fraud concerns regarding the abolishment of paper health insurance certificates. The minister explained that paper certificates lack security features like photos and IC chips, making them vulnerable to fraud, while My Number cards provide better protection through PIN codes, facial recognition, and chip technology. He noted that specific fraud data should be obtained from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. He also emphasized that digitalization enables medical information sharing and healthcare cost optimization. Regarding Yasukuni Shrine, he stated no plans to visit or present offerings.
