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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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