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22 May 2019

Illegal For Companies To Photocopy NRICs & Collect IDs From 1 Sep 2019

Public not required to disclose NRIC numbers from Sept 1, 2019

Public not required to disclose NRIC numbers from Sept 1, 2019 when buying tickets, entering condos [TODAY Online]

https://www.gov.sg/news/content/public-not-required-to-disclose-nric-numbers-from-sept-1-2019 - News on 1st Sept 2018

 

Illegal For Companies To Photocopy NRICs & Collect IDs From 1 Sep 2019

https://mustsharenews.com/nric-photocopy-illegal/?fbclid=IwAR34we-YZGRq4Byoyxx55B9N93x9b2B-zXFFgvdWlbK-_BBdSJnFuS3kDNQ - News on 7 Jan 2019

 

Here are instances where it’s still legal to share your NRIC details:

  • New phone line subscriptions
  • Making a doctor’s appointment
  • Checking into a hotel
  • Healthcare transactions
  • Financial, real estate transactions

When an individual has to be identified to a “high degree of fidelity”, NRIC details may still be collected to mitigate security risks.

However, the updated 1 Sep 2019 guidelines do not apply to government or public agencies.

Up to $1 million fine if not followed

Companies that do not adhere to the new guidelines could face fines of up to $1 million.

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