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askST: What the move away from masked NRIC numbers means for Singaporeans


Published on 2024-12-19 10:40:58 - The Straits Times
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  • A: Singapore is moving away from using masked NRIC numbers, but this does not mean people should fully reveal NRIC numbers in all circumstances. This is the misunderstanding that resulted in Acra making its database of NRIC numbers public, said Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah during the press conference.

The article from The Straits Times discusses Singapore's transition away from using masked National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers. This change, announced by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), aims to reduce the risk of personal data breaches by limiting the collection and use of NRIC numbers. Instead of the full NRIC, organizations will now use alternative identification methods like reference codes or other unique identifiers. This shift means that individuals will no longer need to provide their NRIC number in many everyday transactions, enhancing privacy and security. However, there are exceptions where NRIC numbers are still required, such as for government services, banking, and certain legal or medical contexts. The move is part of a broader effort to protect personal data in an increasingly digital world, with the PDPC providing guidelines on how organizations should handle this transition.

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