On February 21, 2025, at the National Strategic Special Zone Conference Joint Meeting, a proposal regarding Keys Lock Service was made in relation to the deregulation proposal from Fukuoka City!
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**Proposal Summary** 1. Regulatory relaxation for enhanced security Current situation: In various fields, digital transformation (DX) is being promoted, yet the keys to chemical storage locations are still managed through paper logs. Issue: Despite the potential for safe key management and improved efficiency through the use of IoT-enabled "smart locks," digital logs are not permitted. Proposal: Allow digital management of keys to enable safer and more efficient operations. 2. Proposing regulatory relaxation to facilitate the use of digital technology on-site! Current situation: In facilities handling flammable hazardous materials, the entry of IoT devices such as smartphones and tablets is uniformly prohibited, regardless of the level of danger. Issue: This restriction hinders the digital transformation of verification and inspection tasks on-site, even in low-risk areas, thus obstructing operational efficiency. Proposal: Allow the use of IoT devices in low-risk areas only if certain requirements (such as dust and water resistance certification) are met.
