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Singapore bans use of NRIC numbers for authentication by Dec. 31, 2026, to boost data security.
Singapore's private sector must stop using full or partial NRIC numbers for authentication by December 31, 2026, to enhance data security.
Starting January 1, 2027, organizations that continue the practice may face fines or enforcement actions under the PDPA, as such use violates reasonable security standards.
The move follows a 2024 data breach exposing NRIC numbers on a government portal and a 2025 advisory urging a shift to stronger methods like biometrics or security tokens.
Government agencies have already stopped the practice, and sector-specific guidance has been issued to finance, healthcare, and telecom industries.
Singapur prohíbe el uso de números NRIC para la autenticación el 31 de diciembre de 2026, para aumentar la seguridad de los datos.