What are the implications of unmasking NRIC numbers? | Deep Dive podcast

After privacy concerns were raised over ACRA's new Bizfile portal showing full NRIC numbers in search results, the Singapore government announced it intends to stop masking the numbers. How will this change the way such information is used and how can people and organisations continue to protect themselves from cybersecurity attacks? Crispina Robert speaks to Steve Tan, deputy head of technology, media and telecommunications from Rajah & Tann Singapore and Aaron Ang, chief information security officer at Singapore-based IT services company Wissen International. 0:00 Intro 2:34 A recap of what happened 6:17 Mismatch with PDPA requirements? 9:46 NRIC alone for verification is no longer enough 15:17 Will businesses have to change their SOPs? 23:42 Tips on how to protect your privacy and data Listen to the Deep Dive podcast: CNA: https://cna.asia/4iDkb3l Apple Podcasts: https://cna.asia/4iSVUXh Spotify: https://cna.asia/3DG7TXK Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia