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NRIC shouldn’t be used as an identifier for authentication or passwords, says PDPC
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) clarified that NRIC numbers should not be used as passwords or for authentication, following public outcry over ACRA’s Bizfile platform. Despite SingPass ...
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Does PDPC’s position on NRIC misuse conflict with SingPass practices?
The Personal Data Protection Commission advises against using NRIC numbers for authentication, labeling them identifiers, not secrets. This clashes with SingPass's default use of NRICs as login IDs, ...
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Misleading remarks on NRIC protection by former NMP undermine public understanding of the PDPA
Prof Eugene Tan’s claim that the government’s stance on NRIC masking aligns with the PDPA misrepresents its framework. Past ...
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Advisory Guidelines on NRIC protection removed for “updates,” raising questions amid ACRA controversy
Advisory Guidelines on NRIC protection were removed from PDPC’s website, now marked as “undergoing updates.” This follows MDDI defending ACRA’s Bizfile platform, which exposed full NRICs, saying that ...
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National Assembly impeaches South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over failed martial law attempt
South Korea’s National Assembly voted on 14 December 2024 to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. With 204 votes in favour, Yoon is now suspended, pending a ...
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Allianz reportedly abandons NTUC Income acquisition after government’s intervention
Allianz has reportedly abandoned its S$2.2 billion plan to acquire 51% of Singapore’s Income Insurance Ltd following public backlash and government intervention. The deal involved a controversial S$1.
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ACRA’s PDPA exemption makes it challenging to hold agency accountable for allowing public NRIC access
A recent glitch on ACRA's new Bizfile portal allowed full NRIC numbers to be easily accessed, raising privacy concerns. However, ACRA is exempt from the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), making it ...
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ACRA implementing unapproved policies, bypassing Parliament
ACRA’s Bizfile platform exposed full NRICs, yet it is exempt from penalties under the PDPA, unlike private organisations such as the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, which was fined for NRIC breaches.
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Government reveals ACRA moved ahead of plans on unmasking NRIC numbers in response to privacy concerns
The Singapore government revealed that ACRA moved ahead with unmasking NRIC numbers on the Bizfile portal before plans for public education. Privacy concerns arose after full NRIC numbers appeared in ...
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Why has MDDI reversed its position on NRIC numbers as sensitive data?
Ministry of Digital Development and Information claims NRICs are “just identifiers,” reversing the PDPC’s 2018 stance that recognised NRIC numbers as sensitive due to risks like fraud and harassment.
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Pet groomer charged over death of dog in alleged negligence case
Vanessa Chiu Yan Er, 29, manager of Pawkins SG, has been charged with causing unnecessary pain and suffering to a dog that ...
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Thailand migration report 2024 calls for better rights and protections for migrants
The Thailand Migration Report 2024 highlights the vital role of migration in the nation’s development. It calls for improved rights, protections, and inclusive policies to address challenges faced by ...