NITDA commences investigations into potential breach of privacy rights of Nigerians by Truecaller service
The National Information Technology Agency (NITDA) has commenced investigation into what it has described as potential breach of privacy rights of Nigerians by the Truecaller service.
According NITDA, initial findings revealed the Truecaller Privacy Policy is not in compliance with global laws on data protection and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in particular.
NITDA Corporate Headquarters, in a signed statement has stated that critical assessment of the policy revealed non-compliance with the NDPR.
It noted “The Truecaller Privacy Policy available the official website is made of two sets – one of those in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the other for those outside the EEA. Nigeria falls under the second category. “
It argued that every Nigeria user is contracting with Truecaller India and there appear to be marked differences between both policies.
It added that there are over seven million Nigerians who are active users of the service, hence the need to enlighten the public on some of the areas of no-compliance as well as guide those affected.
The NITDA is assuring Nigerians that it will continue to monitor the activities of digital service providers with a view to ensuring that the rights of Nigerians are not unduly breached while also improving the operational environment to support ethical players in their bid to get maximum benefit from Nigeria.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is a Federal Government Agency established in April 2001, under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications.
NITDA was established to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy as well as coordinate general IT development and regulation in the country.
Below is the press release from NITDA
