PDPC guidelines for NRIC numbers to be updated to 'align wit...

SINGAPORE: The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) advisory guidelines for National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers will be updated to align with the new policy intent. The government said on early Saturday (Dec 14) that it intends to change the practice of masking NRIC numbers, after privacy concerns were raised over the new Bizfile portal showing people's details for free in its search results. The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) said that the government had planned to make this change "only after explaining the issue and preparing the ground". PDPC has received questions and feedback from the public following the statements by MDDI on the appropriate use and misuse of NRIC numbers, the commission said in response to CNA's query on Saturday evening. "We are sorry for the confusion caused to the public and will fully address the public's conce...