Nipponica

Under the new law, individuals in the public and private sectors who are qualified to handle classified information will receive certification from the government, facilitating easier participation in international research projects by businesses.

Kinda surprised this wasn’t the system already. Japan slow to move in yet another area. However…

At the same time, challenges remain, such as safeguarding the privacy of individuals in relation to the background checks required for certification.

Compared to the same procedure in the US, privacy of the individual does not factor in at all. Point to Japan for even considering it.