Press Releases

NParks and SNDGG trial SPOT robot for safe distancing operations at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Go

The National Parks Board (NParks) and the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (comprising Smart Nation and Digital Government Office and Government Technology Agency) are conducting a pilot trial of a four-legged robot called SPOT to assist safe distancing efforts at parks, gardens and nature reserves managed by NParks, including Park Connectors, Pulau Ubin, as well as parks managed by town councils.

08 May 2020

First Tranche of Public Sector Data Security Review Recommendations Implemented Go

The first tranche of recommendations from the Public Sector Data Security Review Committee has been implemented on schedule. This includes the launch of a microsite for the public to access information on the Government’s data security policies and measures, and a new central platform for members of the public to report data incidents related to Government agencies.

30 Apr 2020

SingPass Mobile Hits One Million Users Go

As of March 2020, the number of SingPass Mobile (SPM) users has surpassed one million.

31 Mar 2020

Launch of New App for Contact Tracing Go

To help support and supplement current contact tracing efforts, Government Technology Agency (GovTech), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), has developed a mobile app called TraceTogether. The app is launched on 20 March.

20 Mar 2020

Building A Smart Nation with Tangible Benefits For Our Citizens and Businesses Go

Significant progress has been made in delivering digital solutions that improve the quality of life of citizens, and support businesses in their operations. The Government will continue to build up the essential capabilities for a Smart Nation, and work with citizens to create more opportunities through digital transformation.

28 Feb 2020

Punggol to be a full-fledged Smart Town Go

Punggol will integrate residential districts, a business park, a university campus, community facilities, and a network of parks and waterbodies, transforming the way we live, work, learn, and play. Bringing together residents, businesses and students, Punggol is slated to become a thriving, tech-enabled, sustainable town showcasing our Smart Nation ambitions.

17 Jan 2020

Release of personal details necessary to provide public with correct and relevant facts Go

A press statement by SNDGO to address queries from the media regarding the Government’s policy on the disclosure of personal data in certain cases of public interest.

27 Dec 2019

No two standards for data protection across public and private sectors Go

Clarifications on Mr Hariz Baharudin’s commentary in The Straits Times (Breaking down the double standards of data protection, Dec 19).

23 Dec 2019

SNDGO and NTUC Sign Memorandum of Understanding Go

Saturday, 30 November 2019 – The Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) and National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise collaborations to equip workers with knowledge and skills for the digital economy, and to engage Singaporeans in the co-creation of Smart Nation initiatives and digital government services.

30 Nov 2019

Government Accepts Recommendations of the Public Sector Data Security Review Committee Go

In his reply to the Committee, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that the Government accepts all the recommendations by the Public Sector Data Security Review Committee.

27 Nov 2019