Public Education on New Advisory to Move Away from Masked NRIC Numbers

43 Mr Liang Eng Hwa asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information what are the Ministry's plans to conduct public education and communications on the wider use of NRIC numbers as unique identifiers and to move away from masked NRIC numbers.

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.]