More convenience for all SingPass users by year-end
Screengrab of MyInfo webpage. Credits: Singpass
SINGAPORE — By the end of the year, all 3.3 million SingPass users will be enrolled under MyInfo, which means that they will no longer need to fill up their particulars when transacting with government agencies and the four local banks.
Currently, MyInfo is available on 24 digital services, such as applications for new flats and the Baby Bonus scheme. The MyInfo profile will be further rolled out for 140 government digital services, such as applying for ActiveSG and SkillsFuture Credits by next year.
The MyInfo service is a secure portal that allows users to manage their personal data online.
Users need to provide their personal details only once and their information will be stored in a digital vault.
After users log in with their SingPass, their basic personal details — such as name, NRIC and date of birth — will be filled in automatically for participating government services.
The latest development towards establishing a national digital identity in Singapore — aimed at enhancing daily online experiences — was announced by Minister-in-charge of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) Janil Puthucheary yesterday.
“With this expansion of MyInfo, every SingPass user will get the added convenience of just confirming their pre-filled information when transacting with selected online government services. In fact, because this information has already been verified, government agencies will no longer require you to upload a scan of your IC or a proof-of-address,” he said during the Innovation Labs World conference, which was held at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“We envision MyInfo to be a key part of our ‘Tell Us Once’ ecosystem, and we see this as a key enabler of our Smart Nation initiative,” added Dr Janil, who is also Senior Minister of State (Communications and Information, and Education).
However, for transactions that involve personal financial information, such as Central Provident Fund and income tax records, further steps such as giving consent will be needed before the transaction can continue.
“This will reduce the convenience available, but will ensure security and trust around the most sensitive issues. Thus we will always work to strike the right balance between convenience and security,” said Dr Janil.
As for the use of MyInfo for business transactions, users have been able to use it for 19 different banking services at DBS, OCBC, UOB and Standard Chartered Bank since May this year. The services include opening a bank account or applying for a credit card.
“We believe that MyInfo, and the future National Digital Identity framework, will transform the way our citizens transact online, and the number of services that support it will grow,” Dr Janil said.
Since MyInfo was launched early last year, there have been close to 200,000 sign-ups, said GovTech.
