Singapore launches personal data platform to speed up e-govt transactions

Singapore

IN a move that observers say puts citizens and businesses "in charge" and at the centre of the work the government does, Singapore on Thursday launched MyInfo, a consent-based platform that seeks to make e-government transactions faster and easier for the people.

This is part of the Republic's efforts to build a digital government, push all public services on-line, and support its Smart Nation initiative.

Opted-in users of MyInfo will only need to provide their personal data once to the government. By clicking the "Retrieve MyInfo" button on on-line forms, the participating e-government service will be …