Can private organisations still use NRIC numbers for authentication? Here's what you need to know
Government
SINGAPORE: Private organisations have until the end of 2026 to phase out the use of NRIC numbers for authentication , the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) announced on Monday (Feb 2). Authentication refers to the process of proving that a person is who they claim to be, before granting them access to services or information intended only for them. This differs from identification, where identifiers such as names are used to distinguish people. The latest announcement came as the
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