Regarding a bill that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose credibility has been verified by the government, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi has announced that the government will restrict access to information important to economic security to those whose credibility has been verified. He announced the idea of setting up a point of contact in each ministry and agency where people can consult if they are being treated unfavorably by the government.
A bill to create a "security clearance" system that is being debated in the current regular session of the Diet calls for the government to verify the reliability of information that, if leaked, could pose a threat to Japan's national security. Although we have decided to limit the scope of the investigation to individuals, there are concerns that individuals whose trustworthiness is not recognized may be subject to unfavorable treatment in personnel matters, etc. by their companies.
Regarding this, Minister of Economic Security Takaichi stated in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 29th that any disadvantageous treatment would be prohibited, and added, ``In order to ensure effectiveness, we will not allow businesses to treat us in a manner that falls under prohibited acts.'' "We are considering setting up a point of contact at each administrative agency where people can seek advice if they receive such a complaint."
Furthermore, ``Assuming that there may be some reluctance to consult with government agencies with which companies have contracts, we believe that it is necessary to set up a consultation desk at the Cabinet Office, which has jurisdiction over the system.'' Instead, he expressed the idea of setting up a similar contact point at the Cabinet Office.