Public call Procedures (Public Comments)
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You can check the cases for soliciting opinions through the Opinion public call Procedure (public comment) based on the Administrative Procedure Act, the cases for soliciting opinions on Digital Agency's measures, and the results.
Request for Comments
- Public comments are invited on (proposed) Order for Partial Revision of the Order on Individual Numbers, Individual Number Cards, Provision of Specific Personal Information, etc. as stipulated by the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures and (proposed) Partial Revision of Technical Standards for Individual Number Cards, etc.
- Application period: From August 31, 2026 (Monday) to September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Cases closed for public comment
- "Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Order to Establish Affairs Specified by Ordinance of the Competent Ministry and the Order on Provision of Specific Personal Information Used Based on Article 19, Item (viii) of the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures Ordinance" Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures
- Application period: From May 11, 2026 (Monday) to June 9, 2026 (Tuesday)
- The Next Individual Number Card Task Force will solicit opinions on the interim summary outline.
- Application period: From November 27, 2023 to December 8, 2023
Public announcement of results
- The results of a call for opinions on the draft revisions to the "Guidelines on the Utilization and Procurement of generative AI for the Evolution and Reform of Public Administration" have been published.
- Published: June 12, 2026
- The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced the result of soliciting opinions on a draft order to partially revise the Order to Establish Affairs Specified by Ordinance of the Competent Ministry and the Order on Provision of Specific Personal Information Used Based on Article 19, Item (viii) of the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures Ordinance in the Appendix of the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures Ordinance
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures Public announcement of the result of soliciting opinions on the draft order to partially amend the order to establish affairs specified by order of the competent ministry in the Appendix
- Published: March 31, 2026
- Among the standards common to each local government information system as prescribed in Article 7, paragraph (1) of the Act on the Standardisation of local government information system and Harbour, the results of the solicitation of opinions on the Draft Order to Provide Standards for Ensuring the Interoperation of the Terms and Symbols used in Electromagnetic Records and for Otherwise Ensuring Interoperation Pertaining to local government information system and Harbour were published.
- Published: March 24, 2026
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the Order (Draft) for Partial Revision of the Order on Provision, etc. of Individual Numbers, Individual Number Cards, and Specific Personal Information prescribed by the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures have been published.
- Published: March 9, 2026
- An official order was announced to partially revise the Digital Agency Enforcement Regulations related to laws and regulations under the jurisdiction of Act on the Advancement of Government Administration Processes That Use Information and Communications Technology
- Published: March 6, 2026
- Appended Table: Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on a Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance of the Competent Ministry
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Announcement of the Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Partial Revision of the Technical Standards for the Implementation of Certification Services and Related Services (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Notification No. 706 of 2003)
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Appended Table: Results of Solicitation of Opinions on Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance of the Competent Ministry
- Published: January 29, 2026
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on a draft order for partial revision of the Order on the Provision, etc. of Individual Numbers, Individual Number Cards, and Specific Personal Information provided by the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures have been published.
- Published: October 20, 2025
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft government ordinance for partial revision of the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures Enforcement Ordinance were published.
- Published: October 10, 2025
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft order for partial revision of the ordinance of the competent ministry and the ordinance of the competent ministry providing information in the appended table have been published.
- Published: September 30, 2025
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft order for partial revision of the ordinance of the competent ministry and the ordinance of the competent ministry providing information in the appended table have been published.
- Published: July 28, 2025
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft order for partial revision of the Regulations for the Enforcement of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act were published
- Published: June 30, 2025
- Announcement of the Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Registration, etc. of Deposit Accounts for the Prompt and Reliable Implementation of the Payment, etc. of Public Benefits
- Published: June 24, 2025
- The results of the public consultation on the draft order for a partial amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Management, etc. of Deposits and Savings Accounts through the Use of Individual Numbers Based on the Intention of Depositors have been published
- Published: June 24, 2025
- Regarding the Data Governance Guidelines (Draft), the results of the public comment period have been published.
- Published: June 20, 2025
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the Education DX Roadmap (Draft) have been published.
- Published: June 13, 2025
- The results of the solicitation of opinions regarding the Guidelines (Draft) Pertaining to Procurement and Utilization of generative AI for the Evolution and Reform of Public Administration have been published.
- Published: May 27, 2025
- The results of the call for comments on the draft order to partially amend the Ordinance on Commercial Registration were published
- Published: April 4, 2025
- The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has published the results of the public comment period regarding the Order (Draft) for Partial Revision of the Order on Individual Numbers, Individual Number Cards, and Provision of Specific Personal Information, etc. as prescribed by the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in Administrative Procedures.
- Published: April 4, 2025
- The results of the public consultation on the draft order for a partial amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Management, etc. of Deposits and Savings Accounts through the Use of Individual Numbers Based on the Intention of Depositors have been published
- Published: March 3, 2025
- Announcement of the Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Registration, etc. of Deposit Accounts for the Prompt and Reliable Implementation of the Payment, etc. of Public Benefits
- Published: March 3, 2025
- In order to improve the convenience of people involved in administrative procedures, etc., and to simplify and improve the efficiency of administrative management through the use of information and communications technology, the Government of Japan has announced the results of the public comment period concerning the draft of the government ordinance concerning the arrangement of related government ordinances and transitional measures accompanying the partial enforcement of the Act for Partial Amendment of the Basic Act on the Formation of a Digital Society, etc.
- Publication Date: January 17, 2025
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft order for partial revision of the ordinance of the competent ministry and the ordinance of the competent ministry providing information in the appended table have been published.
- Published: December 2, 2024
- The results of the public consultation on the draft order for a partial amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Management, etc. of Deposits and Savings Accounts through the Use of Individual Numbers Based on the Intention of Depositors have been published
- Published: November 29, 2024
- Announcement of the Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Registration, etc. of Deposit Accounts for the Prompt and Reliable Implementation of the Payment, etc. of Public Benefits
- Published: November 29, 2024
- Appended Table: Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on a Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance of the Competent Ministry and a Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance of the Competent Ministry to Provide Information
- Published: August 30, 2024
- Announcement of the Results of the Public Comment Period on the "Open Data Principles"
- Published: July 31, 2024
- The results of the call for comments on the draft order for partial amendments to the Regulations for the Implementation of the Public Personal Authentication Law have been published
- Published: June 17, 2024
- Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the "Draft Order for Partial Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Certification Business in Japan Agency for Local Authority Information Systems Related to Electronic Signatures, etc." (e-Gov)
- Published: June 12, 2024
- Announcement of the Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Registration, etc. of Deposit Accounts for the Prompt and Reliable Implementation of the Payment, etc. of Public Benefits
- Published: May 24, 2024
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft Order for Enforcement of the Act on Management, etc. of Deposits and Savings Accounts by Use of Individual Numbers Based on the Intention of Depositors have been published.
- Published: January 31, 2024
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft regulations for the enforcement of the Act on Management, etc. of Deposits and Savings Accounts through the Use of Individual Numbers Based on the Intention of the Depositor have been published
- Published: January 31, 2024
- Public Notice of the Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Draft Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Registration, etc. of Deposit Accounts for the Prompt and Reliable Implementation of the Payment, etc. of Public Benefits
- Published: January 31, 2024
- Regarding the draft order to partially amend the laws and regulations Enforcement Regulations related to Act on the Advancement of Government Administration Processes That Use Information and Communications Technology under the jurisdiction of the relevant administrative agencies, the results of the public comment period have been published.
- Published: December 28, 2023
- Announcement of the Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Draft Agency Ordinance for Partial Revision of the laws and regulations Enforcement Regulations Regarding the Act on the Advancement of Government Administration Processes That Use Information and Communications Technology under the Jurisdiction of Digital Agency
- Published: December 28, 2023
- Opinions on the Interim Report of the Next Individual Number Card Task Force The results of public call have been made public.
- Published: December 26, 2023
- Announcement of the Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Official Ordinance for Partial Revision of the Regulations on the Title of Sponsor, etc. of Digital Agency
- Published: December 4, 2023
- From June 2024, information coordination based on the Number Usage Act will be started. The results of the solicitation of opinions regarding information inquirers, administrative work, information providers, and specific personal information were published.
- Published: August 8, 2023
- Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the "Basic Concept Concerning digitalization Procedures including Notification of Disposition" (e-Gov)
- Published: April 3, 2023
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft order for partial revision of the ordinance of the competent ministry in Appended Table 1 of the Number Use Act have been published.
- Published: March 31, 2023
- Results of the Solicitation of Opinions on the Revision of the "List of Ciphers to be Referenced for Procurement in E-Government (CRYPTREC Ciphers List)" (e-Gov)
- Published: March 30, 2023
- Results of Opinion public call on the "Rules for Registering ISMAP-LIU Cloud Services (Draft)" (e-Gov)
- Published: November 1, 2022
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft order for partial revision of the ordinance of the competent ministry in Appended Table 1 of the Number Use Act have been published.
- Published: July 22, 2022
- The results of the solicitation of opinions on the draft order for partial revision of the Ordinance of the competent ministry in Appended Table 2 of the Act on the Use of Numbers have been published.
- Published: July 22, 2022
- Opinion of the Act on Making Payments That Become Part of the National Revenue by the Method Using Information and Communications Technology Enforcement Ordinance The results of the public call have been published
- Published: July 22, 2022
- Opinions on the Notice for Partial Revision of Technical Standards for Methods of Transmission over Telecommunications Lines or Transmission of Electromagnetic Recording Media, and Methods of Transmission using the Information Providing Network System public call Announces Results
- Published: May 2, 2022
- Opinions on the Notice for Partial Revision of Technical Standards for Methods of Transmission over Telecommunications Lines or Transmission of Electromagnetic Recording Media, and Methods of Transmission using the Information Providing Network System public call Announces Results
- Published: December 27, 2021
- The results of a call for opinions on the partial revision of the Ministerial Ordinance on the Provision, etc. of Individual Numbers, Individual Number Cards, and Specific Personal Information provided for in the Number Use Act have been published.
- Published: December 27, 2021
- Opinion of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Registration, etc. of Deposits and Savings Accounts for the Prompt and Secure Implementation of the Payment, etc. of Public Benefits The results of the public call have been published
- Published: December 24, 2021