Japan to strengthen secrecy at foreign ministry using 'Five Eyes' standard

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to adopt classification standards for information based on the 'Five Eyes' alliance model, which includes the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, according to Nikkei. The move will significantly reduce the number of personnel allowed to handle classified and restricted documents and tighten access requirements for information at various secrecy levels. Additionally, the ministry plans to optimize its infrastructure by reducing the number of facilities designated for storing such materials.