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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): About the Digital Promotion Committee

Q1. Can an individual who does not belong to an organization apply?

A1

Even if you do not belong to any of the organizations listed in Appendix 2 of the Application Guidelines, you may apply if you are working to teach how to use digital devices and services or to support their use in projects implemented by the national government or projects implemented or cooperated by local governments. For projects implemented by the national government or projects implemented or cooperated by local governments, we will provide individual application guidance through each ministry and agency or local governments.

Q2. Can I apply even if I have participated in a project implemented by the national government or a project implemented or cooperated by local governments in the past?

A2

In principle, those who are participating in the project of the relevant fiscal year are eligible for application.

Q3. When I become a member of the Digital Promotion Committee or Digital Promotion Advocate, do I have any specific obligations?

A3

There are no specific obligations, etc. Based on the application guidelines and based on the purpose of the Digital Promotion Committee, in order to realize a "human-friendly digital society where no one is left behind," we would like you to have an understanding of people who are unfamiliar with digital and to make careful responses to the extent that you can.

Q4. Is it OK for the Digital Promotion Committee to make a call?

A4

There is no problem with your cooperation in calling.

Q5. I am currently a member of the Digital Promotion Committee. What should I do to "teach and support" as a member of the Digital Promotion Committee?

A5

In order to become a member of the Digital Promotion Committee from a Digital Promotion Promoter, it is necessary to view the prescribed videos, etc., and an application is required separately.

Q6. Can the Digital Promotion Committee members hold training sessions at their own will?

A6

There is no problem. In doing so, please also refer to the "Matters to be Observed" in the Application Guidelines.

Q7. In order for an individual to hold a training session, etc., is it possible to receive support such as securing a venue and holding expenses?

A7

Although Digital Agency does not plan to secure the venue or pay for the venue expenses or the expenses related to the holding of the seminar, there are cases where you can receive compensation, expenses, etc. by participating in the projects of the national government, local governments, etc.

Q8. What is an open badge?

A8

Open Badge is a digital certification service issued in accordance with international technical standards. In addition to the disclosure of Open Badges and their use on SNS, etc., blockchain-type Open Badges are difficult to counterfeit due to the ease of validation. They are being used in various fields such as education.

Q9 What can I do with my open badge?

A9

It may be shared by e-mail signatures or SNS such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Linkedin, etc. It is also assumed that it may be used as business cards, etc.

Q10. Can I distribute open badges to others?

A10

Open badges are issued to individuals who have been appointed as members of the Digital Promotion Committee. The badges issued are for the use of the individuals who have received them, and other people are not allowed to use them.

Q11 How can I teach them how to use My Number Card and Mynaportal?

A11

The following links contain content that can be used when teaching and supporting, so please use these texts and videos to teach.

Q12 How should I respond to people who have difficulty using My Number Card and Mynaportal due to disability or other reasons?

A12

For example, in the case of support for persons with disabilities, we ask for flexible responses (such as teaching how to use digital devices and services), such as teaching how to use them to the extent possible in accordance with the types and degrees of various disabilities.

Q13: What specifically are the "Matters to be taught and supported by the Digital Promotion Committee"?

A13

For example:

  1. How to use My Number Card and Mynaportal

    • How to Apply for My Number Card
    • Registration of public money receiving account Method
    • Health medical care (Procedures for Integration of My Number Card and Insurance Card, How to Use medical institutions and Pharmacy)
    • Obtaining a vaccination certificate
    • Final tax return using the Mynaportal linkage function
      Etc.

  2. How to use digital services in implementation

    • How to register and use area currency
    • How to use the transportation app in area
    • Public Web reservations
      Etc.

  3. How to use digital devices and services

    • Basic operation of smartphones, tablets, etc.
    • How to use map applications, SNS, online conference systems, etc.
      Etc.