Launch of "Identity Verification App" Compliant with the Revised Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds Starting in August
Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) will launch a smartphone identity verification app in August 2026 to comply with the revised Criminal Proceeds Act taking effect in 2027. It enables secure ID verification using IC chips for both face-to-face and remote transactions.
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Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Yoshinari Kitajima; hereinafter DNP) will launch a "Smartphone Identity Verification App" *1 in August 2026, realizing face-to-face and non-face-to-face identity verification, such as when opening an account, in compliance with the revised Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds (Criminal Proceeds Act) scheduled to be enforced on April 1, 2027.
By downloading this app to their smartphones, consumers can verify their identity using the Japanese Public Key Infrastructure (JPKI) and read the IC chips of Individual Number Cards, driver's licenses, residence cards, etc., and securely link the results with businesses such as banks. Additionally, by utilizing this app, businesses can implement the system necessary to comply with the revised law in as little as one month.
In addition to this app, DNP provides a comprehensive set of related equipment, such as a Software Development Kit for embedding identity verification functions, and IC card readers for stores, counters, and field sales. Through total support via these offerings, we will contribute to reducing the burden of system installation and operation for companies.
*1 Online Identity Verification (eKYC) Comprehensive Service -> https://www.dnp.co.jp/biz/products/detail/20172465_4986.html
Usage image of the smartphone identity verification app
App screen image
[Background of Providing Identity Verification-Related Services Compliant with the Revised Criminal Proceeds Act]
Due to the revision of the Criminal Proceeds Act in April 2027, face-to-face and non-face-to-face transactions in various industries such as banks, securities, real estate, jewelry, and precious metals dealers will transition to identity verification predicated on the use of IC chips in Individual Number Cards, driver's licenses, etc. This revision aims to prevent unauthorized use through forgery of identification cards, and some of the conventional online identity verification methods using the person's "face (appearance)" and "verification documents" will be abolished. In response to this movement, there is a growing need among companies to rush "environmental development for face-to-face stores, counters, and field sales" and "construction of an environment for non-face-to-face identity verification to replace conventional eKYC".
DNP, which offers a variety of services related to identity verification, will launch related services in August this year that support both face-to-face and non-face-to-face methods, including the "Smartphone Identity Verification App", in response to the growing need for legal compliance.
[Features of the "Smartphone Identity Verification App" and Related Services]
1. Face-to-face and non-face-to-face identity verification possible with a common system
DNP's identity verification service is provided with a common system for both face-to-face and non-face-to-face interactions, avoiding duplicate investment for different methods and contributing to operational efficiency in a secure environment. With a single smartphone installed with the "Smartphone Identity Verification App", consumers can read the IC chips of identification documents such as Individual Number Cards, driver's licenses, and residence cards, enabling non-face-to-face identity verification. Moreover, by installing this app on the smartphones used by corporate staff for business purposes, it can be used at stores, counters, customer visit locations, and events.
2. White-label function that can provide apps reflecting the company name and brand of the introducing company
This app is equipped with a white-label function that allows introducing companies to reflect their own names (brands), logos, and corporate colors. Introducing companies can deploy it as an app utilizing their own brand while reducing development costs and time. Furthermore, through a dedicated web management screen, it is easy to check the execution status of identity verification, manage error logs, and aggregate result data, which helps reduce the operational burden on companies.
3. Providing SDKs can reduce development costs when introducing services
For companies that already provide their own smartphone apps, we can also provide SDKs that allow them to use the basic functions and screen flows necessary for identity verification. Compared to when companies develop their own independently, apps and related services can be introduced in a short period while keeping initial development costs low. Because DNP regularly updates the SDK, it can flexibly and promptly respond to new identity verification documents such as specific residence cards and legal revisions.
4. Providing the optimal combination of mechanisms according to the face-to-face identity verification environment
We provide the optimal identity verification method and mechanism depending on the terminal environment for face-to-face registration and contracting. For NFC (Near Field Communication) compatible Android tablet terminals, [the rest of the sentence is cut off in the original text].
By downloading this app to their smartphones, consumers can verify their identity using the Japanese Public Key Infrastructure (JPKI) and read the IC chips of Individual Number Cards, driver's licenses, residence cards, etc., and securely link the results with businesses such as banks. Additionally, by utilizing this app, businesses can implement the system necessary to comply with the revised law in as little as one month.
In addition to this app, DNP provides a comprehensive set of related equipment, such as a Software Development Kit for embedding identity verification functions, and IC card readers for stores, counters, and field sales. Through total support via these offerings, we will contribute to reducing the burden of system installation and operation for companies.
*1 Online Identity Verification (eKYC) Comprehensive Service -> https://www.dnp.co.jp/biz/products/detail/20172465_4986.html
Usage image of the smartphone identity verification app
App screen image
[Background of Providing Identity Verification-Related Services Compliant with the Revised Criminal Proceeds Act]
Due to the revision of the Criminal Proceeds Act in April 2027, face-to-face and non-face-to-face transactions in various industries such as banks, securities, real estate, jewelry, and precious metals dealers will transition to identity verification predicated on the use of IC chips in Individual Number Cards, driver's licenses, etc. This revision aims to prevent unauthorized use through forgery of identification cards, and some of the conventional online identity verification methods using the person's "face (appearance)" and "verification documents" will be abolished. In response to this movement, there is a growing need among companies to rush "environmental development for face-to-face stores, counters, and field sales" and "construction of an environment for non-face-to-face identity verification to replace conventional eKYC".
DNP, which offers a variety of services related to identity verification, will launch related services in August this year that support both face-to-face and non-face-to-face methods, including the "Smartphone Identity Verification App", in response to the growing need for legal compliance.
[Features of the "Smartphone Identity Verification App" and Related Services]
1. Face-to-face and non-face-to-face identity verification possible with a common system
DNP's identity verification service is provided with a common system for both face-to-face and non-face-to-face interactions, avoiding duplicate investment for different methods and contributing to operational efficiency in a secure environment. With a single smartphone installed with the "Smartphone Identity Verification App", consumers can read the IC chips of identification documents such as Individual Number Cards, driver's licenses, and residence cards, enabling non-face-to-face identity verification. Moreover, by installing this app on the smartphones used by corporate staff for business purposes, it can be used at stores, counters, customer visit locations, and events.
2. White-label function that can provide apps reflecting the company name and brand of the introducing company
This app is equipped with a white-label function that allows introducing companies to reflect their own names (brands), logos, and corporate colors. Introducing companies can deploy it as an app utilizing their own brand while reducing development costs and time. Furthermore, through a dedicated web management screen, it is easy to check the execution status of identity verification, manage error logs, and aggregate result data, which helps reduce the operational burden on companies.
3. Providing SDKs can reduce development costs when introducing services
For companies that already provide their own smartphone apps, we can also provide SDKs that allow them to use the basic functions and screen flows necessary for identity verification. Compared to when companies develop their own independently, apps and related services can be introduced in a short period while keeping initial development costs low. Because DNP regularly updates the SDK, it can flexibly and promptly respond to new identity verification documents such as specific residence cards and legal revisions.
4. Providing the optimal combination of mechanisms according to the face-to-face identity verification environment
We provide the optimal identity verification method and mechanism depending on the terminal environment for face-to-face registration and contracting. For NFC (Near Field Communication) compatible Android tablet terminals, [the rest of the sentence is cut off in the original text].