While trying to hire a new foreign domestic worker recently, I was shocked to discover the amount of personal data that employment agencies have access to.
The employment agency I used asked for my identity card number in order to process the paperwork required to hire the candidate.
Although apprehensive, I shared just my IC number with the agency.
To my surprise, in less than 15 minutes, I was sent a screenshot of my personal details, which included home and e-mail addresses, as well as the birth certificate numbers and dates of birth of my children.
I am not sure who the agency's source of information is. I also question the need to provide the agency with such detailed personal information.
Ong Soh Ching