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With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the global shift toward digital transformation, the use of electronic signatures in place of traditional “wet ink” signatures has become more common. In Singapore, the enforceability of electronic signatures is governed by the Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 88) (the ETA), which draws a distinction between electronic signatures, secure electronic signatures, and digital signatures. Further, as part of its National Digital Identity Smart Nation strategic project, the Singapore Government has introduced a new “Sign with SingPass” digital signing service which enables SingPass users to electronically sign contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation.
Friday, April 30, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the global shift toward digital transformation, the use of electronic signatures in place of traditional “wet ink” signatures has become more common. In Singapore, the enforceability of electronic signatures is governed by the Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 88) (the ETA), which draws a distinction between electronic signatures, secure electronic signatures, and digital signatures. Further, as part of its National Digital Identity Smart Nation strategic project, the Singapore Government has introduced a new “Sign with SingPass” digital signing service which enables SingPass users to electronically sign contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation.
This article will explore the various methods of electronic signing and associated concerns.
GovTech refreshes logo for Singpass Details 08 March 2021
The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) has unveiled a new logo for its Singpass mobile app, as part of its new brand identity. According to a press release, the rebranding comes as GovTech looks to deliver “an even better Singpass” that offers new features and provides convenient access to a larger range of services. The new logo is updated on the Singpass website and mobile app.
Adapting a modern typeface for its font, the new Singpass logo (pictured bottom) sees a change in the letter i in its name. The new letter is said to be a logomark that represents both a human silhouette and keyhole. This, according to GovTech, reflects the government’s twin focus to provide citizen-centric digital services while ensuring security and trust in the national digital identity platform. The logo will retain the red and black colours from its previous logo (pictured above), whi
Overhauled and expanded, Singpass now critical to online and offline services in Singapore
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New Singpass logo. IMAGE: GovTech handout
After the launch of a mobile app in 2018 and with its use now expanded to contact tracing, Singpass is getting a new logo today to reflect its central role in Singapore’s smart nation ambitions.
The “i” in Singpass now shows a keyhole, befitting its status as a national digital ID that gives access to a multitude of services. As GovTech, the government agency behind it, explains, this also represents a human silhouette to reflect the citizen-centric focus.
Launched back in 2003, Singpass is now used to access more than 1,400 everyday services. Besides government agencies, it is utilised by close to 200 private sector organisations, including banks that use it to verify a customer when onboarding him.