Written Answer to PQ on iSMART Data Collection Use and Sharing

NOTICE PAPER NO. 606 OF 2026 FOR THE SITTING ON 6 MARCH 2026
QUESTION NO. 1201 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) what are the specific types of information collected from users of i-SMART’s facial recognition system at the NESST Tukang migrant worker dormitory; and (b) how will the information collected be used by stakeholders such as (i) the Ministry (ii) the dormitory operator and (iii) employers, respectively.

Answer:

The facial recognition system within Tukang Purpose-Built Dormitory’s (PBD) i-SMART tenant management system collects residents’ facial recognition data, date and time stamps of entry and exit, and body temperature readings. This is for access management to the dormitory, and to facilitate health monitoring of the dormitory’s residents.

2. The personal information collected via i-SMART’s facial recognition system is only used by NESST Singapore Limited, the operator of Tukang PBD. It is not shared with any other stakeholder. Where necessary, such as in the event of a disease outbreak, the information may be shared with relevant authorities in line with applicable laws and regulations.