NITDA warns Nigerians against sharing NIN, BVN, others with AI platforms

The Punch | 05-10-2026 04:48pm |

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has cautioned Nigerians against sharing sensitive personal data such as the National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), and bank details with artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT. The agency warned that such information could be misused. NITDA advised citizens to protect their personal data when using AI services.

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