The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has denied any complicity in the alleged exposure of sensitive data of Nigerians to fraudsters.
The Commission, in a statement on Tuesday, assured all Nigerians of the safety of their data even as it disclosd that the Commission has not authorised any website or entity to sell or misuse the National ldentification Numbers, NIN, in its custody.
“The following websites: idfinder.com.ng; Verify.Ng/sign in,championtech.com.ng,trustyo
“NIMC urges the public to disregard any claims or services these websites offer and should not give their data as they are potentially fraudulent,” said the head Corporate Communications Kayode Adegoke.
The Commission said it has taken robust measures to safeguard the nation’s database from cyber threats.
“A secure, world-class, full-proof data base is in place. The commission’s infrastructure meets the stringent ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System Standard, with annual recertification and strict compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Law.
“NIMC advises Nigerians to avoid giving their data to unauthorised and phishing sites. This poses the danger of data harvesting and comprises individual data,” the statement read.
The Commission also reaffirmed its commitment to upholding ethical standards in data protection in line with data privacy regulations.
NIMC warned that licensed partners or vendors are not authorised to scan or store NIN slips but to verify NINs through approved channels.
The Commission said it is “currently working closely with security operatives to apprehend those masquerading as online vendors, and they will be made to face the full wrath of the law.”
The Commission also advised Nigerians to be vigilant against false information and rely on verified sources for accurate updates.
“NIMC remains committed to providing secure and reliable identity management and upholding the highest level of security for systems and databases, which are critical national assets”, the statement read.
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