With effect from 1 October 2020, under the revised Employment Agencies Licence Condition announced by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), we are required to collect the personal data (e.g. NRIC, FIN, Passport Number) of applicants referred to employers for permanent or contract job positions fulfilling a specific criteria as outlined by MOM.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) requirements on collection, use and disclosure of personal data would not be applicable in such cases, as this is a regulatory requirement.
The information captured is used as documentary proof and is required to furnish as and when requested by MOM. To learn more about the new EALCs, please click here.
The RGF Industry Spotlight report series provides overview into 5 industries - Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications, Media & Technology, Consumer & Retail, Financial Services and Industrial & Manufacturing based on RGF-owned data.
