The article only makes a quick mention of one case of data insecurity, but I feel like it's the real driver for this change. There have been several data loss incidents just this year, and data storage and portability like the fax machine in Japan are anachronistic reminders that data privacy and security only move forward after damage is done.
https://www.barrons.com/news/drunk-japan-cop-loses-investiga...
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/asia/japan-amagasaki-usb-data...