Govt intends to stop masking NRIC numbers, says there is not 'much value in doing so'

[The_Davis]

i rem if u search UEN..... it display full address.

last time nirc also not censored, people also don't care. lol

Last time no SingPass… after incident whee people SingPass kanna compromised, all very scared

 

[Rozzhu]

NATIONAL Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers should not be treated as sensitive, and instead be viewed as full names currently are, a Ministry of Digital Development and Information spokesperson said on Saturday (Dec 14).

"As a unique identifier, the NRIC number is assumed to be known, just as our real names are known.

“There should therefore not be any sensitivity in having one’s full NRIC number made public, in the same way that we routinely share and reveal our full names to others,” the spokesperson said.

The response comes after public concern over the retrieval of NRIC numbers of citizens on the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority’s (Acra) Bizfile online portal. The portal is used for business registrations and filings.

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/co...-be-treated-sensitive-unique-identifiers-mddi

Isn't it because of this, it will always return the correct personal information through the NRIC number during an inquiry?

Tan Ah Kow S1234567A
Tan Ah Kow S1234565B

Thus, a name is not typically considered as sensitive information. And for decades of nation building, citizens have been informed to exercise caution when giving out their NRIC number as it may result in illegal activities such as fraud or identity theft.

Until the government can assure us, by disclosing such a unique identifier like our NRIC number won't lead to an increase in fraudulent or criminal activities, I would be foolish to disclose my NRIC number.

 

[hwarzoner]

they made a huge mistake to allow this ic thing to happen

 

[The_Davis]

they OT until midnight cannot think properly liao

No wonder CNA never report on the whole saga for one whole day,

yuan Lai they ish the real running dogs

 

[mutare ad melius]

Checklist for pappy's PR damage control:
[x] Treat sinkies like they are all dumb idiots who would accept any kind of excuses, then
[x] Change the narrative to suit the excuse.

 

[houruomu]

MDDI is right saying that NRIC is not a reliable for authentication.

It is also not right to leak it to the public. First, many legacy systems still use it as authentication. Second, revealing the full NRIC in ACRA does not give any additional benefit.

 

[ckt1978]

Well done . Blame us for making hoo-ha out of this cos we outdated in thinking

 

[iluvchickenwing]

and then hor... she trying to sabo those banks and companies that issue pw with NRIC in it?! say cannot use as partial pw?

arlo banks, please change your SOP for opening documents ok? gahment say cannot use nric in pw.

 

[mutare ad melius]

Probably someone who has OCD worrying about NRIC.

If you think critically, NRIC and names are not enough to hack or steal your money.

When you register for a new SIM, ah bengs and ah lians have to photocopy your NRIC. They know your details.

The people in the HR also know your details. Insurance agents and lawyers also know your details when you consult them. lol

I luff at the part of "think critically". How ironic.

 

[jeff79]

Last time fill supermarket contests or any contest/lucky draw was need full nric number. Before pdda the contest organiser can sell the personal information collected? Then so many data breaches with even photo of nric leaked.

I think there should be a list of nric number and matching name phone number for sale somewhere.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Isn't it because of this, it will always return the correct personal information through the NRIC number during an inquiry?

Tan Ah Kow S1234567A
Tan Ah Kow S1234565B

Thus, a name is not typically considered as sensitive information. And for decades of nation building, citizens have been informed to exercise caution when giving out their NRIC number as it may result in illegal activities such as fraud or identity theft.

Until the government can assure us, by disclosing such a unique identifier like our NRIC number won't lead to an increase in fraudulent or criminal activities, I would be foolish to disclose my NRIC number.

You can rest assured as our "systems" are much more superior than US. When US says that their IC is confidential, we are saying that it is not anymore. Our govt has the confident to say that meaning that they have done their "due" diligence already.

 

[lalalalalala]

Probably someone who has OCD worrying about NRIC.

If you think critically, NRIC and names are not enough to hack or steal your money.

When you register for a new SIM, ah bengs and ah lians have to photocopy your NRIC. They know your details.

The people in the HR also know your details. Insurance agents and lawyers also know your details when you consult them. lol

How was the last min ib briefing at 2am? Chaotic anot? U all got ask why the article 1am then come out?

 

[pwongkk]

dont need to think so advanced la, during nomination day the form to declare a candidate for election got NRIC, and its supposed to be publicly viewable

GE coming, will make a note and go see.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Then during parliament debate on pdpa is all talking what?

Well, they need to come up with something to justify their pay right?

 

[y2k_tay]

Mods, pls apply IC nos after every nicks.....and allows clones accounts with IC nos as well.....

 

[jeff79]

Probably someone who has OCD worrying about NRIC.

If you think critically, NRIC and names are not enough to hack or steal your money.

When you register for a new SIM, ah bengs and ah lians have to photocopy your NRIC. They know your details.

The people in the HR also know your details. Insurance agents and lawyers also know your details when you consult them. lol

Last time some companies require job applicants to provide personal information of whole family, including nric number dob.

 

[batdow]

amazing discovery. Singapore's best kept secret.

 

[apple459721]

Even ChatGPT say IC Number is sensitive

 

[TopGun]

maybe used without ypur knowledge somehow

Couple of pages back, someone posted the nric of batman bin supraman or is it superman from bizfile. Maybe coincidentally he set up a business?

 

[wongminmin]

Probably someone who has OCD worrying about NRIC.

If you think critically, NRIC and names are not enough to hack or steal your money.

When you register for a new SIM, ah bengs and ah lians have to photocopy your NRIC. They know your details.

The people in the HR also know your details. Insurance agents and lawyers also know your details when you consult them. lol

NIRC not enough to hack. But able to use for scamming.
Hi, are u mary nirc age..... u're involved in international crime/insurance policy is due. Recently got 1 edmwer kena scammed cause the scammer able to say his personal information

i rem last time ocbc use nirc to login, then they ask us to change username due to security reason.