Written reply to Parliamentary Question on alternative verification methods for medically vulnerable customers
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) addresses the requirement for banks, including digital-only banks, to provide alternative biometric or non-facial verification options for customers who are unable to use facial recognition technology due to medical conditions. This is a medium-urgency update that impacts banking and payments firms, as well as fintechs, and is focused on consumer protection and technology/cyber issues related to customer authentication.
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What the MAS said
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on alternative verification methods for medically vulnerable customers
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Context
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Technology & Cyber, Authorisation & Licensing and Banking & Credit.