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National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) |
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has firmly denied recent allegations of a data breach. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, issued a statement on Saturday to address these concerns.
False Reports of Data for Sale
Reports
had circulated, claiming that certain websites were offering to sell the data
of Nigerian citizens. The Commission, however, reassured the public that their
data remains secure and has not been compromised. NIMC also warned against
providing personal information to unauthorized and potentially malicious
websites.
Official Statement from NIMC
“The
Commission assures the public that the data of Nigerians have not been
compromised. NIMC has not authorized any website or entity to sell or misuse
the National Identification Number (NIN) or any other personal identities
mentioned in the reports,” Adegoke stated.
Warning Against Unauthorized Websites
NIMC
identified several websites, including idfinder.com.ng, Verify.Ng/signin,
championtech.com.ng, trustyonline.com, and anyverify.com, as unauthorized data
harvesters. These sites are not sanctioned by NIMC and are potentially
fraudulent. The Commission urged the public to disregard any claims or services
offered by these websites and to avoid sharing personal data with them.
Robust Data Security Measures
NIMC
emphasized that it has implemented robust measures to protect the nation’s
database from cyber threats. The Commission's infrastructure adheres to the
stringent ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System Standard and
complies strictly with the Nigerian Data Protection Law.
Advising Public Vigilance
NIMC
advised Nigerians to be cautious about giving their data to unauthorized and
phishing sites to prevent data harvesting and compromise. The Commission reaffirmed
its commitment to ethical data protection standards in line with federal
government directives and data privacy regulations. Additionally, NIMC noted
that licensed partners or vendors are not permitted to scan or store NIN slips
but should verify NINs through approved channels.
Ongoing Security Efforts
The
Commission is actively working with security operatives to apprehend those
masquerading as online vendors. These individuals will face legal consequences
for their actions. NIMC urged the public to remain vigilant against false
information and to rely on verified sources for accurate updates.
Commitment to Data Security
“The Commission remains committed to providing secure and reliable identity management. We uphold the highest level of security for our systems and databases, which are critical national assets,” the statement concluded.
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