NRIC

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askST: What the move away from masked NRIC numbers means for ... (The Straits Times)

The current practice of masking NRIC numbers creates a false sense of security that such data is secret, Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine ...

Opening Remarks by Minister Josephine Teo at Press Conference ... (Ministry of Communications and Information)

We are very sorry to have caused them much anxiety. We have wanted to give them better protection, and this requires a change in our policy involving NRIC ...

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Enhanced Data Practices: Singapore's Responsible Approach to ... (OpenGov Asia)

However, over time, they have also been incorrectly used as authenticators, a practice that creates vulnerabilities. Minister Teo explained that the NRIC number ...

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Acra to remove NRIC numbers from Bizfile portal search ... (The Business Times)

THE Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) will remove National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers from its โ€œpeople searchโ€ function on ...

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Current use of NRIC numbers 'leaves us vulnerable': Why Singapore ... (CNA)

Partial or masked NRIC numbers have been used as a way to conceal full numbers, but that creates a "false sense of security", said Minister for Digital ...

Singapore to End NRIC Number Masking Policy Following Digital ... (Mobile ID World)

Singapore's government has announced plans to discontinue the practice of masking National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers, following recent ...

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Government apologises for causing anxiety over NRIC unmasking ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.

Closing Remarks by Minister Josephine Teo at Press Conference on ... (Ministry of Communications and Information)

You have heard from CE ACRA1 and Min Indranee2 on the actions that they have set out to take with regard to Bizfile. My ministry shares the responsibility ...

Acra to restore Bizfile search function, restrict access to full NRIC ... (Singapore Law Watch)

From the week of Dec 23, people will once again be able to find basic information on individuals registered with the Accounting and Corporate...

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Banks, insurers to review use of NRIC numbers (The Straits Times)

The Association of Banks in Singapore said NRIC numbers alone cannot be used to make payment and fund transfers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

What the move away from masked NRIC numbers means for ... (Singapore Law Watch)

The current practice of masking NRIC numbers creates a false sense of security that such data is secret, Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine ...

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NRIC numbers alone cannot initiate payments, fund transfers: ABS (Asian Banking & Finance)

National Registration Identity Card numbers alone cannot be used to initiate payments or fund transfers, the Association of Banks in Singapore said.

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NRIC numbers invalid for key insurance transactions (Singapore Business Review)

National Registration Identity Card numbers alone cannot be used for purchasing, surrendering, or altering existing policies.

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Government apologises for causing anxiety over NRIC unmasking ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.

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NRIC numbers can be used to reveal home address, clinic records ... (The Straits Times)

SINGAPORE - Individuals whose full NRIC numbers were exposed on the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority's (Acra) database earlier in December face ...

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Unpacking The Public's Complicated Feelings About The NRIC ... (Rice Media)

In other words, there's no security problem. Because NRIC numbers were never meant to be used as security measures in the first place. But it doesn't change the ...

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