Digital IC in Singpass app can access public services in person from Nov 1


From Nov 1, all government agencies will accept digital ICs when individuals use or apply for public services in person.- ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): 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 (Oct 28).

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