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That ex-army general who became CEO of some digital unit when data theft happened?
Is his still holding the position? Has he been transferred?
Consumers not required to disclose NRIC numbers for purchases by September
It is to protect consumers from identity theft or fraud.
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) moves to enhance consumer protection by removing the requirement for consumers to disclose their National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers as well as the retention of physical NRICs, an announcement revealed.
"The NRIC number is a permanent and irreplaceable identifier which can be used to unlock large amounts of information relating to an individual," the commission noted.
The commission acknowledged that the digital economy increased the risks for illegal activities like identity theft or fraud when consumers disclose their NRIC numbers.
Is his still holding the position? Has he been transferred?
Consumers not required to disclose NRIC numbers for purchases by September
It is to protect consumers from identity theft or fraud.
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) moves to enhance consumer protection by removing the requirement for consumers to disclose their National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers as well as the retention of physical NRICs, an announcement revealed.
"The NRIC number is a permanent and irreplaceable identifier which can be used to unlock large amounts of information relating to an individual," the commission noted.
The commission acknowledged that the digital economy increased the risks for illegal activities like identity theft or fraud when consumers disclose their NRIC numbers.
