PTA Issues Warning Over Sharing Fingerprints
Citizens are advised to protect their biometric information and avoid giving fingerprints or thumb impressions to unverified individuals.
PTA warns citizens against careless sharing of fingerprints and urges them to protect their biometric information from misuse.
PTA Issues Biometric Data Warning
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised citizens to be careful when providing fingerprints for new SIM cards or other telecommunication services.
The authority has asked consumers to provide their biometric information only at authorised customer service centres, mobile network franchises and approved sales outlets.
Verify Before Sharing Fingerprints
The PTA has also advised citizens to keep a record of the mobile network operator and the name and address of the outlet collecting their fingerprints.
Consumers should also confirm the exact purpose of biometric data collection before providing their information.
The advisory aims to protect citizens' personal information and prevent the misuse of biometric data.
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