Personal data must not be disclosed without limits: Jinah

Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Jinah has stated that the disclosure of individuals' personal information must not be permitted without limitations.

Speaking on RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program, Jinah emphasized that personal data must be protected, noting that there are numerous factors to consider even in circumstances where such information is disclosed.

Jinah stated that personal information should not be disclosed without any boundaries. He further emphasized the necessity of establishing legal frameworks and standards to ensure the protection of individual privacy.

Information related to ongoing investigations may be disclosed if it pertains to matters of critical national importance. However, as a general rule, the disclosure of victim-related information is not standard practice; such details are strictly confidential and subject to rigorous protections.

Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Jinnah

Jinah He made these remarks in response to the Ministry of Homeland Security recently disclosing a significant amount of sensitive information. For instance, following the suicide of a student residing at Majududdin Hall, the Maldives National University (MNU) accommodation block, the Minister revealed the victim's private chat logs during a live television broadcast.