MTC to continue collecting biometric data despite CRAN directive
Written by Chelva Wells on 29 May 2023
WINDHOEK, 29 MAY (NAMPA) - Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) on Monday said it will continue collecting customers’ biometric data as part of its ‘Verifi’ procedure as an enhanced security measure against cyber theft.
This despite a directive issued Friday by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) that the gathering of biometric data for the purpose of SIM card registration is no longer required.
CRAN stated that the decision was based on complaints from the public and members of the ...