Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether the Ministry will consider implementing a separate unique identifier for Singapore residents for use in digital and administrative systems, distinct from the NRIC number; (b) if so, whether such an identifier can be designed to allow updates or changes following data breaches or leaks; and (c) whether any feasibility studies have been conducted on such implementation.
Mrs Josephine Teo: This Parliamentary Question will be addressed through a Ministerial Statement by the Minister for Digital Development and Information during the Parliament Sitting on 8 January 2025. [Please refer to “Responsible Use of NRIC Numbers”, Official Report, 8 January 2025, Vol 95, Issue 149, Ministerial Statements section.]
Ministry of Digital Development and Information
7 January 2025
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