NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank over alleged unauthorised student bank accounts
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank, and technology company Hackerbella Ltd over allegations that students' personal data were used to open bank accounts without their knowledge or lawful basis. The post NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank over alleged unauthorised student bank accounts appeared first on Nairametrics .
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is investigating the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank, and technology firm Hackerbella Ltd over allegations that students' personal data was used to open bank accounts without their consent or lawful justification. Commission Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, announced the forensic probe in Abuja on Wednesday.
The investigation, directed by National Commissioner Dr. Vincent Olatunji, will scrutinize the handling of students' data across all three entities, with a focus on compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. Bamigboye warned educational institutions to adhere to NDPC directives, stressing the importance of protecting students' rights and promoting responsible data management.
The probe is prompted by public concerns and will examine whether the bank accounts were opened using students' data without proper consent, potentially contravening the NDP Act's provisions on consent, transparency, and purpose limitation. The NDPC's intensified efforts aim to bolster data protection in Nigeria and uphold privacy rights as digital technologies continue to proliferate.
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