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Authorities issue formal advisory for private sector to stop using NRIC numbers as passwords, authentication

25 June 2025
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Authorities issue formal advisory for private sector to stop using NRIC numbers as passwords, authentication
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The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) of Singapore has advised private sector organizations to cease using National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers for authentication due to risks of impersonation and data breaches. This follows a formal advisory from the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and Cyber Security Agency (CSA), emphasizing the need for alternative authentication methods such as strong passwords and biometric identification.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Singapore government advises businesses to stop using people’s ID numbers as passwords because it’s unsafe and can lead to impersonation and data breaches.

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