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Introduction procedure and precautions [Video]-can not be issued with the maiden name, and there is a risk of errors in the record

　On the 20th, the Digital Agency issued an electronic certificate of vaccination against the new coronavirus, and a dedicated application for smartphones became available. When you operate the app, you can display the vaccination certificate on your smartphone. The agency emphasizes convenience, saying, "You don't have to go to the local government office and you don't have to carry a paper immunity passport" (Karen Makishima, Digital Minister), but there are cases where people cannot use it or incorrect information comes out. be. How do you use the app and what kind of cases are expected? (Nakahiro Iwata, Nao Sakata)◆ My number card is required Lock if you make a mistake 3 times with your PIN

Q What is required for the automatic issuance of electronic certificates?

You need a smartphone, an Individual Number Card to verify your identity, and a passport for overseas use. A smartphone is a terminal that can read a minor card (compatible with NFC Type B) and can be used if it is higher than the so-called standard two generations ago. IOS 13.7 for iPhone, Android 8.0, or later for Android.

Q Where do you install the app?

You can download it for free after searching for "immunity passport" on the App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android.

Q Why do I need an Individual Number Card?

This is because individual vaccination records are centrally managed by the "Vaccine Recording System (VRS)" operated by the government, and the records are linked to My Number. Currently, the penetration rate of Mina Card is 40%. Those who do not have an Individual Number Card or smartphone can apply for a paper certificate to the municipality.

Q After downloading the app.

A Follow the instructions of the app and enter the 4-digit PIN that was set when the Individual Number Card was issued. If you make a mistake three times in a row, it will be locked and you will need to reset it at the local government office. After inputting, have your smartphone read your card or passport. After that, the selection screen of the local government appears.

Q Which city, ward, town, or village should choose between the place of residence and the place of inoculation?

It is the municipality where the resident card was given at the time of vaccination. When you select a municipality, information on the inoculators registered in VRS, the number of inoculations, the date of inoculation, the type and product name of the vaccine, the serial number, etc. are displayed. For overseas use, the nationality and passport number of the passport will be listed. If you transfer your resident card between the first and second vaccinations, you can select each city, ward, town, and village, issue them separately and save and display them. In some cases, the requirements of the recipient can be met with only the second certificate.

Q Does the electronic certificate have an expiration date?

There is no deadline, and you can display it at any time by launching the app. However, to display the latest proof again after hitting the second time if the inoculation was obtained at the stage where the inoculation was completed once, and after hitting the third time if the inoculation was obtained at the stage where the inoculation was completed twice. Need to get from the app.

◆ It will not be issued with the Mina Card of "Maiden Name"

Q Is there a case where the app does not issue a certificate even if I have my number card or passport?

People who have their maiden name on their Number Card cannot be issued. For example, "Tanaka (Sato) Hanako" is written in the name column, and "Old Mr. Sato" is written in the additional column at the bottom right of the ticket. The same applies to those who have a maiden name or a different surname in their passport, and cannot issue an electronic certificate for overseas use. Due to technical problems related to identity verification, the Digital Agency is working to fix it. A paper vaccination certificate can be issued at the local government office even if the maiden name or another surname is written together.◆ VRS will not be issued if it remains "correction required"

Q It is said that there are cases where the inoculated municipality is asked to confirm.

In the past, there have been several cases in which A VRS was inoculated but not registered, or incorrect records were registered. Of these, if the system detects an error and recognizes it as "correction required", it will not be issued as it is. According to the Digital Agency, there were about 100,000 "correction required" data as of the 16th. In addition, even if the inoculation record is displayed, there are 4.33 million "confirmation required" data (as of the same day) that may be incorrect, and the person must confirm it firmly. In both cases, the correction work will be done by the municipality with the resident's card, so it is necessary to make a request.

◆ Cannot be issued unless the local government is ready

Q Can all cities, wards, towns, and villages respond from the 20th?

According to the Digital Agency, since the issuance of electronic certificates handles My Number, some local governments need to go through the procedures of a third-party committee of parliament regarding personal information, and some local governments may not be in time for the 20th. There is sex. In that case, the message "The selected city/ward/town/village has not yet started accepting issuance by the app" is displayed. The Digital Agency publishes a list of local governments that support the issuance of certificates by the app on its website.

New Corona Vaccination Certificate The vaccination certificate displayed in the app

From the demo video provided by the Digital Agency, the app is displayed on the smartphone screen.