In the news: Japan's national ID network

Here are links to the news coverage on Japan's national ID network in English.

Newsday, AP report:
Japanese Drop Out of New ID System

BBC:
Japan launches ID scheme

Reuters:
Japan Launches ID Network Amid 'Big Brother' Angst

CNN, AP report:
Japanese ID system reports data leak

Slashdot:
Governmental ID System in Japan

IDG, ITWorld:
Japan national ID system raises privacy concerns

Mainichi Daily News:
Residents reject 'unlucky' registry network numbers

Local gov'ts found connected to vulnerable LAN

Launch of resident registry network marred by problems

'Big Brother' network launches Monday amid fierce protests

Location of 'Big Brother' computer shrouded in mystery

Japan's biggest city rebels against nationwide network

Kokubunji rejects, Yokohama accepts resident registry network

Tokyo ward rejects 'Big Brother' registration system

Yokkaichi city workers abuse 'Big Brother' database

'Big Brother' resident registry network begins trial runs

Residents fear Big Brother watching over registration law

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