Separate Unique Identifier for Singapore Residents That is Different from NRIC Number for Use in Digital Systems

Debated in Parliament on 7 Jan 2025.

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Gerald Giam raised a question about the possibility of creating a separate unique identifier for Singapore residents, distinct from the NRIC number, for digital and administrative use.
He inquired whether this identifier could be designed to accommodate updates in the event of data breaches or leaks.
Giam also asked if any feasibility studies had been conducted regarding the implementation of such an identifier.
Mrs. Josephine Teo responded that the question would be addressed in a Ministerial Statement during a future Parliament Sitting on January 8, 2025.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether the Ministry will consider implementing a separate unique identifier for Singapore residents for use in digital and administrative systems, distinct from the NRIC number; (b) if so, whether such an identifier can be designed to allow updates or changes following data breaches or leaks; and (c) whether any feasibility studies have been conducted on such implementation.

Mrs Josephine Teo

This Parliamentary Question will be addressed through a Ministerial Statement by the Minister for Digital Development and Information during the Parliament Sitting on 8 January 2025. [Please refer to "Responsible Use of NRIC Numbers", Official Report, 8 January 2025, Vol 95, Issue 149, Ministerial Statements section.]

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Gerald Giam raised a question about the possibility of creating a separate unique identifier for Singapore residents, distinct from the NRIC number, for digital and administrative use.
He inquired whether this identifier could be designed to accommodate updates in the event of data breaches or leaks.
Giam also asked if any feasibility studies had been conducted regarding the implementation of such an identifier.
Mrs. Josephine Teo responded that the question would be addressed in a Ministerial Statement during a future Parliament Sitting on January 8, 2025.

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Separate Unique Identifier for Singapore Residents That is Different from NRIC Number for Use in Digital Systems

Debated in Parliament on 7 Jan 2025.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Gerald Giam raised a question about the possibility of creating a separate unique identifier for Singapore residents, distinct from the NRIC number, for digital and administrative use.
He inquired whether this identifier could be designed to accommodate updates in the event of data breaches or leaks.
Giam also asked if any feasibility studies had been conducted regarding the implementation of such an identifier.
Mrs. Josephine Teo responded that the question would be addressed in a Ministerial Statement during a future Parliament Sitting on January 8, 2025.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mrs Josephine Teo

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Gerald Giam raised a question about the possibility of creating a separate unique identifier for Singapore residents, distinct from the NRIC number, for digital and administrative use.
He inquired whether this identifier could be designed to accommodate updates in the event of data breaches or leaks.
Giam also asked if any feasibility studies had been conducted regarding the implementation of such an identifier.
Mrs. Josephine Teo responded that the question would be addressed in a Ministerial Statement during a future Parliament Sitting on January 8, 2025.

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Separate Unique Identifier for Singapore Residents That is Different from NRIC Number for Use in Digital Systems

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

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Separate Unique Identifier for Singapore Residents That is Different from NRIC Number for Use in Digital Systems

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mrs Josephine Teo

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