The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has cautioned all broadcasting stations in the country against requesting callers to disclose personal information such as National Registration Card Numbers live on air when participating in promotional campaign programmes.
In a statement made available to the media today, IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma explains that requesting callers to reveal whether in part or in full, full names and mobile numbers, live on air possess a security risk to them.
“IBA wishes to advise all broadcasting stations against requesting their callers to reveal personal information such as National Registration Card Numbers whether in part or in full, Full Names and Mobile Numbers, live on air when participating in promotional campaign programmes. Revelation of such details poses a security risk to them” she said.