Singapore: Personal Data Protection Commission and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore adopted advisory opinion against using NRIC numbers for authentication
Description
Personal Data Protection Commission and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore adopted advisory opinion against using NRIC numbers for authentication
On 26 June 2025, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) issued a joint advisory against using National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers for authentication purposes. The advisory clari…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority