No more physical birth and death certificates from May 29, ICA to issue digital certificates instead

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PROTECTING DATA AND PREVENTING FRAUD

Responding to queries from CNA, ICA said the download windows for the two digital certificates were determined “based on user needs”.

“It was assessed that a 30-day download window would suffice for death certificates, which are typically required for immediate post-death matters, whereas a 90-day download window for birth certificates would cater to parents’ administrative needs,” said an ICA spokesperson.

ICA said data protection and privacy measures are in place to prevent data loss or theft, unauthorised access as well as undue disclosure. 

For example, parents who are Singpass users and who wish to retrieve their child’s digital birth certificate will be required to log in using Singpass, which requires two-factor authentication. 

All information on LifeSG, My Legacy and ICA’s system will be stored and secured in the Government’s database, said ICA. 

The authority added that digitising the certificates also allows it to incorporate an additional means to verify their authenticity.

“Government agencies and private entities, such as industry associations and financial institutions, can use QR codes included on all digital certificates to verify their authenticity,” said ICA. 

“The QR code will be linked to an ICA system where details on the digital certificate can be verified against ICA’s database.” 

In anticipation of the growing number of digital documents, ICA’s Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Transformation Cora Chen said there are plans to launch a secure one-stop digital document repository for citizens to access their official documents with ease. 

On whether there are any plans to digitalise existing physical certificates, ICA said that digital certificates will be issued only for births and deaths that are registered on and after May 29.

“There is no need to convert the existing physical birth/death certificates issued prior to this date as they continue to remain valid,” said ICA.

Those who require assistance with the new birth or death registration process can call a 24-hour hotline at 6589 8707, or visit the ICA Building and the network of ServiceSG centres located across Singapore.

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