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Singapore tells firms to stop using NRIC numbers as passwords due to security risks
Private sector organisations in Singapore should immediately stop using National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers to verify identities or as default passwords, said...
Behind the Numbers: Foreign workers take 9 in 10 new jobs in Singapore
Singapore’s labour market continues to exhibit signs of resilience and dynamism, with high demand for talent in sectors such as technology, education, and...
Why has MDDI reversed its position on NRIC numbers as sensitive data?
In light of the public outcry over individuals’ NRIC numbers being publicly accessible via ACRA’s new Bizfile website, the Ministry of Digital Development...
Government reveals ACRA moved ahead of plans on unmasking NRIC numbers in response to privacy concerns
The Singapore government announced early Saturday (14 December) that it intends to change the practice of masking National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers,...
Bertha Henson raises alarm over full NRIC numbers on ACRA’s new Bizfile system
Veteran journalist Bertha Henson expressed shock in a Facebook post on Thursday (12 December) over the ease with which full NRIC numbers can...
