The communication app LINE made the personal information of users accessible to the Chinese company outsourced, so Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda hastened to grasp the facts and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications provides it through LINE. He expressed his intention to suspend the operation of administrative services.
Regarding LINE, it became clear that a Chinese company that outsources system management was able to access personal information such as user names and phone numbers stored on servers in Japan. I am.
Regarding this, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda told the reporter on the afternoon of the 19th, "From the viewpoint of ensuring an environment where users can use the service with peace of mind, proper business management is necessary. I would like to take appropriate measures. "
In addition, Minister Takeda expressed his intention to suspend the operation of administrative services currently provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications through LINE, such as soliciting opinions and responding to inquiries.
Furthermore, it was revealed that all local governments using LINE for administrative services, such as application for admission to nursery schools and acceptance of collection of oversized garbage, were requested to report the usage status of LINE by March 26. I made it.