The NRIC number of an individual is considered personal data as it can be used to identify the individual, and can be used to access large amounts of information relating to the individual, such as the individuals’ name, address, contact numbers, income information and health information. Organisations should thus avoid the use of NRIC numbers as user names or unique identifiers in their applications, websites or public-facing systems. This guide aims to provide organisations with some tips for the replacement of national identification numbers as a way of identifying individuals, in their websites and other public-facing computer systems.

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