{"id":328735,"date":"2024-06-27T07:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T06:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=328735"},"modified":"2024-06-27T07:09:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T06:09:02","slug":"fg-begins-nin-data-leak-probe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/06\/27\/fg-begins-nin-data-leak-probe\/","title":{"rendered":"FG begins NIN data leak probe"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy engaging Ministry of interior on pressing issues<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised sale of National Identification Number (NIN), following revelations that the personal data of Nigerians were available for purchase online at a fee.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, while addressing the issue confirmed he had begun discussions with the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Interior currently oversees the National Identity Management Commission, the body responsible for managing Nigeria\u2019s identity database.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I have engaged with my counterpart at the Ministry of Interior regarding this matter, I am confident in their commitment to safeguarding our national identity data,\u201d Dr. Tijani affirmed in a statement released on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts of both the Ministry of Interior and NIMC to address the issue promptly.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, Paradigm Initiative raised the alarm after uncovering instances where NINs, Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), and other sensitive personal information were purportedly available for sale online, citing direct extraction from government databases.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Director of the organisation, Gbenga Sesan, said that the data being sold on the websites were sourced directly from the government\u2019s databases.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe problem is not Nigerians because we were able to confirm that what they were selling is NIMC\u2019s data and we have proof. We got the NIN slip of the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. We got the NIN slip of the number one data regulator in Nigeria, Dr. Vincent Olatunji. We bought them for N100 each to demonstrate that this is not a joke,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Although declining to confirm specific claims made by Paradigm Initiative, regarding the illicit sale of Nigerians\u2019 personal data, Tijani confirmed that the Nigeria Data Protection Commission had commenced an inquiry into the alleged breach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NDPC, a year old agency under my supervision as minister, has over the last few months created data compliance mechanisms for all MDAs and has since started a thorough investigation as to the circumstances surrounding this alleged breach, \u201c the minister said.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the importance of a robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and streamlined data exchange protocols across government agencies, Tijani underscored his administration\u2019s dedication to enhancing Nigeria\u2019s cybersecurity resilience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving established that, I do believe that it is important to share the proactive steps I have taken upon appointment to help strengthen technology application in government, despite the historically siloed approach to procurement and development,\u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that shortly after assuming office, he published a comprehensive strategy outlining his vision for integrating advanced technology into public sector operations to drive economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Recall that NIMC had issued a statement on Saturday refuting allegations of any security breaches within its database, asserting its implementation of stringent cybersecurity measures to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria\u2019s national identity database.<\/p>\n<p>The commission had also warned Nigerians to desist from sharing their data with fraudulent websites. 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