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''<pre>missing 8 Jan 2025 Ministerial Statement</pre>'' | |||
The '''full NRIC disclosure controversy''' refers to the public backlash in December 2024 over the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority's (ACRA) new Bizfile platform, which allowed users to access individuals’ full National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers for free through its search function. | The '''full NRIC disclosure controversy''' refers to the public backlash in December 2024 over the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority's (ACRA) new Bizfile platform, which allowed users to access individuals’ full National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers for free through its search function. | ||
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
ACRA launched its revamped Bizfile platform on '''9 December 2024''' to enhance accessibility and transparency for business-related data. <ref>https://www.acra.gov.sg/news-events/news-details/id/837</ref> | ACRA launched its revamped Bizfile platform on '''9 December 2024''' to enhance accessibility and transparency for business-related data.<ref>https://www.acra.gov.sg/news-events/news-details/id/837</ref> | ||
However, the platform’s search function allowed the public to retrieve full NRIC numbers of individuals associated with businesses, including directors and shareholders, without logging in or paying a fee. | However, the platform’s search function allowed the public to retrieve full NRIC numbers of individuals associated with businesses, including directors and shareholders, without logging in or paying a fee. | ||
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=== Government and ACRA Response === | === Government and ACRA Response === | ||
On '''14 December 2024''', the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) acknowledged the public backlash and issued an apology<ref>https://www.acra.gov.sg/docs/default-source/news-events-documents/2024/mddi's-reply-on-nric-number-(13-dec-2024).pdf</ref> | On '''14 December 2024''', the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) acknowledged the public backlash and issued an apology.<ref>https://www.acra.gov.sg/docs/default-source/news-events-documents/2024/mddi's-reply-on-nric-number-(13-dec-2024).pdf</ref> | ||
It admitted that ACRA’s unmasking of NRIC numbers on the Bizfile platform was premature and '''“ran ahead of the government’s intent”''' to phase out the masking of NRIC numbers. | It admitted that ACRA’s unmasking of NRIC numbers on the Bizfile platform was premature and '''“ran ahead of the government’s intent”''' to phase out the masking of NRIC numbers. | ||
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|Advisory Guidelines on PDPA put back up, noting that the guidelines will stay effect till updated guidelines are developed | |Advisory Guidelines on PDPA put back up, noting that the guidelines will stay effect till updated guidelines are developed | ||
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