EC finds evidence of NID data leak against five institutions!

EC finds evidence of NID data leak against five institutions
EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed spoke at a meeting with institutions receiving NID verification services at the Election Commission Bhaban in Agargaon on Monday

The Election Commission (EC) has found evidence of NID data leak against five institutions. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed gave this information.

He said, “Five institutions receiving National Identity Card (NID) services have leaked information to a third party. Evidence of this has been found in the initial investigation.”

The EC Secretary gave this information to reporters after a meeting with institutions receiving NID verification services at the Election Commission Bhaban in Agargaon on Monday.

The institutions from which initial evidence of data leak was found are the Department of Health, UCB Bank’s Upaya, Chittagong Port Authority, Department of Women Affairs and the Ministry of Finance’s IBAS.

EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said that these institutions have been booked. It is being investigated whether this happened due to the negligence of the institutions or intentionally. If someone does this voluntarily, it is a punishable offense.

He said that 182 organizations take this service from the NID sub-division. There should be a limit on data usage. The thief cannot be blamed for leaving it open. Everyone should be vigilant.

He also said that 182 organizations verify NID information from the Election Commission. Several organizations are taking services from other organizations, which violates the terms of the agreement. It will be reviewed how much information an organization needs and whether it is taking more than what it is taking.

The EC is holding a three-day meeting with 182 organizations receiving SID information verification services.