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The "Mina Point Business", in which the government gives points of up to 20,000 yen to those who have obtained an Individual Number Card, is not well received. Some people want to get what they get, but many criticize it as a waste of taxes. Some people say that they cannot evaluate whether it is good or bad because they do not know the difference between My Number Card and My Number. My number is a 12-digit number given to people who have a resident card in Japan. Previously in Japan, it was not possible to manage according to unified standards, such as assigning management numbers to each ministry and agency individually. Since this is extremely inefficient and hinders the introduction of IT, the assignment of My Number has been considered. After various discussions, the My Number system itself has started full-scale operation since 2016. Since we all have 12-digit numbers, we can assume that the goal of managing administrative procedures with unified standard numbers has already been achieved. This time, the discussion is not about My Number itself, but about My Number Card, which stores information related to My Number. My Number Card is a plastic card containing an IC chip. In addition to My Number, personal information such as name, address, and date of birth is written on the surface of the card, and a photo of the face is also attached. It is said that if you bring your Individual Number Card, it will be more convenient because you will not have to submit identity verification documents at the counter of the government office. For this reason, the government is calling for active use, but the reaction of the people is not good. Since many people already have a driver's license, the minority will find it difficult to verify their identity without a My Number card. I think that few people find it bothersome and troublesome to bring their health insurance card with them when they go to the hospital. The reality is that many people do not feel much benefit, so it is not widespread.
