MDDI's response to PQ on Measures to Protect Public Given New NRIC Advisory

Parliament Sitting on 7 January 2024

QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

40. Ms See Jinli Jean asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information in respect of the Government's new policy intent to stop the masking of NRIC numbers, what measures will be rolled out to (i) protect less savvy members of the public from fraud that may arise and (ii) guide businesses on how to interpret and translate the new policy intent with existing Personal Data Protection Commission's guidelines on the collection and use of full or partial NRIC numbers into business operations.

Answer:

This Parliamentary Question will be addressed through a statement by the Minister for Digital Development and Information during the Parliament Sitting on 8 January 2025.