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New law paves way for passport-free, biometric clearance for Changi Airport departures from 2024 .
Changes to Immigration Act will allow further digitalisation of the process while tightening border controls.
Bill includes provisions to better deal with pandemics, screen travellers before they enter Singapore .
MPs raised some concerns about moving to automated clearance, in particular cybersecurity risks and disruption from technological glitches.
For biometrics-enabled departures, Changi Airport Group will be bound by a data-sharing agreement with ICA .
The Minister for Home Affairsā approval will be required to access and disclose the data, for purposes limited to what's stated in the Immigration Act , such as the enforcement of criminal law.
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