Are employment agencies allowed to collect personal data such as NRIC or FIN?
Under the revised Employment Agencies Licence Condition 5(b), employment agencies (EAs) are required to collect the personal data (e.g. NRIC, FIN) of applicants referred to employers for permanent or contract job positions of at least 6 months with a fixed monthly salary of $3,300 and above.
PDPA requirements on collection, use and disclosure of personal data are not applicable to EAs that are collecting such information, as it is a regulatory requirement.
As an EA, you must not share such personal data with any other parties, including your clients.
This information is sourced from MOM
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