An interview with ESRP Director Akira Igata has been published in the Nikkei Shimbun (Nikkei Breaking News Archive, October 5, 2023). In the section titled ‘The Impact of Credentialing for Handling Classified Information: Expert Opinion,’ he pointed out that the introduction of security clearance systems will enable the private sector to participate in bids that include sensitive information. He also emphasized the necessity of aligning the system with similar frameworks in other countries to gain international trust, and mentioned the importance of introducing penalties for non-compliance.
You can read the article here (in Japanese).
