Singapore is considering limiting the use of the National Registration Identity Card numbers for verifying consumers’ identities. The goal of the move is to reduce the risk of using the numbers for identity theft and fraud. The initiative is designed to balance business efficiencies and data protection in the interest of digitization, some security experts say. Security experts say the move could help reduce fraud and identity theft. The government is seeking feedback on plans to revise its advisory guidelines for carrying out Personal Data Protection Act provisions that pertain to the collection, use and disclosure of the numbers.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/singapore-considers-limiting-use-nric-numbers-a-10454