Government schemes request your consent to access your personal information in government agencies. This information is used to process your application and assess your eligibility (also known as means-testing) for the scheme.

By giving consent, you gain convenience and do not need to provide supporting documents of data (e.g. NRIC photocopy, CPF statement) which the government already has of you unless additional verification is required. This allows government schemes to process and assess applications for you and your family in a faster and more informed way.