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FG Orders Telcos To Monitor And Record Calls On Networks

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom operators in the country, to monitor and keep records of calls and other communications passing through their networks,

NCC said this was to stem the rising insecurity in the country, especially kidnapping. According to the NCC, telecom operators which fail to monitor and keep records of calls and other communications passing through their networks, may attract a fine.

The commission stated that the operators must have the records and be ready to submit it to security agencies should the need arise.

Failure of any telecom operator to comply with this directive attracts a N5 million immediate fine as well as an additional daily N500,000 until compliance, in line with the gazetted document by the Federal Government found on the website of the NCC tagged ‘Lawful Interception Regulation.”

It is also pertinent to note that failure of the telcos to comply with this regulation could lead to the revoking of their licenses, according to the provisions of section 45 in the NCC Act.

Meanwhile, the commission will not be footing the bills of operators equipment as it has ordered them to acquire all facilities or equipment needed to monitor calls at their own cost.

“Every Licensee shall, within such period as may be specified by the Commission, acquire all necessary facilities and devices to enable the monitoring of communications under these Regulations realisable. The investment, technical, maintenance and operating costs to enable the Licensee give effect to the provisions of these Regulations shall be borne by the Licensee,” it stated.

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Source: Commweek

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