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Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Parliament

MDDI's response to PQ on Privacy Risks of Current NRIC Number Structure and Other Safeguards

7 January 2025

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Parliament Sitting on 7 January 2024

QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

41. Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the privacy risks of the current NRIC number structure; (b) whether measures will be considered to transition to a structure that excludes identifiable information such as the year of birth and mitigates reverse engineering risks through improved cryptographic safeguards or an alternative checksum system; and (c) whether individuals may apply for an NRIC number change in cases of privacy breaches causing severe misuse or financial loss.

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.

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