Mother calls out JAMB over use of daughter’s contact information, examination body assures swift investigation

Expressing her frustration on social media, Iphie criticized the staff member's actions, labeling them as "stupid" and accusing him of committing multiple criminal offenses. She questioned JAMB's commitment to protecting her daughter's data privacy rights.

Mother calls out JAMB over use of daughter’s contact information, examination body assures swift investigation

A Nigerian mother, identified as Iphie, has raised concerns regarding the alleged misuse of her daughter's contact information by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to Iphie, a staff member at a JAMB registration center contacted her using the phone number she had used to set up her daughter's profile for the JAMB examination.

Expressing her frustration on social media, Iphie criticized the staff member's actions, labeling them as "stupid" and accusing him of committing multiple criminal offenses. She questioned JAMB's commitment to protecting her daughter's data privacy rights.

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In response to the allegations, JAMB assured Iphie that it does not tolerate breaches of data privacy and pledged to investigate the matter swiftly. The examination body emphasized its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of its database and promised to take decisive action against the culprit and any accomplices involved.

JAMB urged Iphie to provide further details about the incident for investigation purposes and encouraged her to visit any JAMB office nearby to lodge a formal complaint.

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The examination body's swift response aims to address the concerns raised by Iphie and reinforce its commitment to upholding data privacy rights for all candidates participating in its examinations.