June 15, 2020
Professor Satoru Tezuka of the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies has received the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award for "Information and Communications Month" 2020.
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award for "Information and Communications Month" is presented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications during "Information and Communications Month" 2020 (May 15 to June 15) to commend individuals and organizations that have contributed to the development of radio wave utilization or information and communications, as well as those expected to show future promise in the creation of digital content.
"Information and Communications Month" was established in 1985, following institutional reforms in information and communications, with the aim of promoting their spread and development. During this period, various events related to information and communications are held throughout the country to seek broad public understanding and cooperation for information and communications that help realize an affluent lifestyle.
Professor Tezuka received the award in recognition of his significant contributions. As a member of the Personal Information Protection Commission, he contributed to the protection of specific personal information for the My Number System from the perspective of system architecture and other areas. He also worked to ensure the security of cryptographic technology and made great contributions to the system design for the electronic authentication infrastructure, the promotion of trust services, and the review of related systems.
Comment from Professor Satoru Tezuka, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies
I am greatly honored to receive the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award (Individual) for "Information and Communications Month."
With the hope of contributing, even in a small way, to the development of ICT in our country, I have strived to realize the My Number System, particularly its system architecture. In recognition of these efforts, I had the invaluable experience of serving as an inaugural member of the Personal Information Protection Commission from its inception. Since then, I have continued to work on the system design and promotion of Japan's trust services, based on international cooperation with the United States, the EU, and others.
Realizing the system design for the My Number System and trust services is my lifework toward the coming "digital trust" society. I am very pleased that my efforts in these areas have been recognized.
I will continue to devote myself wholeheartedly to serving our country.
Posted by: General Affairs Section, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office