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Digital IC in Singpass app can be used to access public services in person from Nov 1 SINGAPORE - Forgot to bring your NRIC for registering at a polyclinic to see the doctor? Soon, this might no longer be an issue, as people will be able to use the digital identity card in their Singpass mobile app instead. From next Monday (Nov 1), all government agencies will accept digital ICs when individuals use or apply for public services in person, the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) and Government Technology Agency (GovTech) said on Thursday. Besides patient registration, the digital IC can also be used to book appointments at public clinics, register at government buildings for entry, borrow books from public libraries, collect passports, as well as book Housing Board flats and pick up the keys. For now, there will be some exceptions, such as when the law requires physical identity documents. These include marriage registration, checking into hotels and investigations under the Criminal Procedure Code or the National Registration Act. SNDGO and GovTech said the Government is working on amending laws to formalise the use of digital ICs for these uses as well. Other instances in which physical identity documents are still needed include school examinations where phones are not allowed to be brought in, as well as during national service enlistment when physical ICs are surrendered. Ok, don't have to carry that stupid physical NRIC, lose it and get fined $300.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/myrepublic-data-breach-nric-personal-information-2168531 Personal information of nearly 80,000 customers affected in MyRepublic data 'incident' The data breach took place on a third-party data storage platform with scanned copies of customers' NRICs and utility bills, but the facility has since been secured and the incident "contained", says MyRepublic. Personal information of nearly 80,000 customers affected in MyRepublic data 'incident' A MyRepublic outlet in Singapore. (Photo: TODAY/Ili Nadhirah Mansor) Davina Tham Davina Tham 10 Sep 2021 12:32PM (Updated: 10 Sep 2021 01:10PM) Bookmark Share SINGAPORE: MyRepublic Singapore said on Friday (Sep 10) that it has discovered an "unauthorised data access incident" affecting 79,388 customers. The incident took place on Aug 29 and affected MyRepublic mobile subscribers based in Singapore, said the local telcom. Advertisement "The unauthorised data access took place on a third-party data storage platform used to store the personal data of MyRepublic's mobile customers," it said in a statement. The platform contained identity verification documents related to customer applications, the firm said. This included scanned copies of both sides of the NRIC for affected customers who are Singaporeans, permanent residents or holders of employment passes and dependant's passes. For other affected foreigners, the data included documents showing proof of residential address, such as scanned copies of a utility bill. For customers porting from an existing mobile service, the affected data included their names and phone numbers. Advertisement There was "no indication" that any other personal data, such as account or payment information, was affected, said MyRepublic. "The unauthorised access to the data storage facility has since been secured, and the incident has been contained," the telcom said. It added that "no MyRepublic systems were compromised and there was no operational impact on MyRepublic's services". MyRepublic CEO Malcolm Rodrigues said there was "no evidence" that any personal data was misused, and that the company was contacting customers who may be affected to provide them support. "We are also reviewing all our systems and processes, both internal and external, to ensure an incident like this does not occur again," he said. Advertisement All affected customers will be offered a complimentary credit monitoring service through Credit Bureau Singapore, which will monitor their credit report and alert them of any suspicious activity, said the telcom. MyRepublic said it has informed the Infocomm Media Development Authority and Personal Data Protection Commission of the incident, and would cooperate with the authorities. It has also activated its cyber incident response team. "The privacy and security of our customers are extremely important to us at MyRepublic. Like you, we are disappointed with what has happened, and I would like to personally apologise for any inconvenience caused," said Mr Rodrigues. Source: CNA/dv(rw)

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I did not know ICA celebrate April's Fools so early …. ICA says paying for ICs brings “a stronger sense of pride and ownership” but netizens feel differently After journalist Bertha Henson wrote a forum letter questioning, “Why charge Singaporeans for new ICs?”, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) responded saying that they “believe that a system where the applicant pays a small sum is better: It brings a stronger sense of pride and ownership of the card”. ICA's statement drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some finding the fee completely unnecessary, much like Henson. In her letter, Henson wrote that she agreed with and saw the “logic of this (changing her IC) as no one would be able to recognise me from my IC photograph”. However, she adds, “As a Singaporean who has never had to pay for her IC in her life, I was flabbergasted. For me, it’s not a question of affordability. It is about what this payment smacks of — a transaction to re-affirm your citizenship”. She wrote, “ICA said that the cost is subsidised for citizens, but my question is why a fee should even be levied for a replacement card”. Concluding her letter, Henson said, “I want my new IC to be a celebration of my citizenship, something I will be happy to have and to hold. Not something I paid S$10 for”. Replying to Henson, ICA responded saying, “The cost of replacing an NRIC is about S$60. Citizens pay S$10 and the balance of S$50 is subsidised. PRs pay a higher fee of S$50. "These fees have been charged and unchanged since 2000. The change is that re-registration is now also required at age 55. This has been the case since Jan 1, 2017." They add, “Ms Henson wants the whole sum to be subsidised. That is possible, but in effect, it means the taxpayer in general would pay the full sum, as opposed to S$50. The applicant would pay nothing, as opposed to S$10”. The line in their letter that proved to be controversial was when they wrote, “We believe that a system where the applicant pays a small sum is better: It brings a stronger sense of pride and ownership of the card. The S$10 sum is very manageable for most people”. Netizens came with mixed reactions as some felt that having to pay the S$10, though a small amount felt to them like putting a price on their citizenship. Conversely, others felt that their IC was a part of their identity and that a small fee was a very affordable price to pay.

quick question : other than NRIC, is there any other govt online records that will indicate one's blood group ? my friend's NRIC never indicate blood group … so he also dunno how to indicate. he was asking me but mine is indicated on my NRIC.

wtf is this ? want your money again. oh and it's "optional".

Have old documents signed using an old passport (when passport had the same no. as NRIC). This old passport expired more than 5 yrs old ago and disposed. New passport was issued with new passport number. Problem lai liao. Now unable to show that the old documents are signed by me as unable to produce passport with the old number. Called ICA and was told some other people also have problem but ICA don issue/certify letters to say that the old passport (or that number) belongs to me. 1. Anybody face similar problem and how did you solve? 2. Lesson. Keep your old passport.

PRC NATIONAL SHOWS OFF HIS FAKE SINGAPORE BLUE IC ONLINE Post date: 9 Apr 2015 - 4:11pm Everyone please beware of this scam! I saw this PRC man from Shen Zhen online who is going around showing off his fake blue Singapore NRIC! He says that with this fake blue IC he can find a job anywhere in Singapore! Maybe he will even cheat poor unsuspecting Singaporeans of their hard earned money by scamming them! How to know if his NRIC is fake? Just see the serial number for his year of birth S69.... It is completely off! He is born in 1988 and NRIC issued in 2007, how can he have a S69 serial number!? Even the address and thumbprint is so fake! I didn't know our NRIC is so easily copied! Who knows how many more PRCs are out there using their fake ICs to snatch our local jobs and scam our people! ICA better get to the bottom of this stink! What is the purpose of us paying them so much money and they can't even stop others from copying our IC cards????

I just got a call from XXX company saying that my name has been chosen just because I travelled a fair bit over the last 5years. The lady said that I would be receiving 2 airline tickets to Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand & goodness knows where in the mail. However, she will need my NRIC no. to issue the tickets. Before I could say anything, she read out my NRIC no. I took the chance to say "No" when she paused for a breath. She thought I was going to correct the NRIC no. that she has read though I admit that it is not the correct one. I told her again that "No, I am not interested" and "No, I am not going to confirm nor correct the NRIC no. that has been read out to me". She said that she need my NRIC no. and will call me again. So, I said "Please don't bother as I am not interested". So, plse take note and let yr family members know in case they get calls of similar nature.

Can anyone recall there is a excel table whereby you just enter the NRIC of a person and it will calculate the age???

Hello all, For all Sporeans who reaches 30ys old, we have to change our NRIC. Upon collection of the new NRIC, the old one will be hole-punched on one of the corner to represent void. I am wondering if its okay to keep the new one at home and continue using the old one. Understand that this is not encouraged but to me the old NRIC still got my details and its good for any verifications, if need be.

Hi all, need some advice. I got into an accident just now but the other party refuse to provide his NRIC but provided his handphone number. We agreed verbally to settle ourselves, he will fix his own car and i will fix mine, without involving insurance as premium will be higher. Should I go and make a police report and detail down our conversation and forward the report to the insurance so that in future, the other party will not be able to make a claim from me? If i do that, will the insurance be higher next year?