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07 May, 2026
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2026 Reminder: NRIC Numbers Should Not Be Used as Passwords

2026 Reminder: NRIC Numbers Should Not Be Used as Passwords Organisations in Singapore should no longer treat NRIC numbers as a convenient way to verify a person’s identity or protect documents. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) have updated their joint advisory on authentication practices, with new guidance

05 February, 2026
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2027: Why NRIC Authentication Is Now a Data Protection Risk

2027: Why NRIC Authentication Is Now a Data Protection Risk Singapore’s data protection regime is entering a decisive phase. With enforcement action against the misuse of NRIC numbers for authentication set to begin on 1 January 2027, organisations are being given a finite window to modernise their authentication practices. This shift is not merely technical.

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