PICA Denies Accusations of System Breach in Golding Citizenship Row

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency, PICA, says no breach of their internal systems has occurred.

This follows accusations by Opposition Spokesperson on Information, Nekeisha Burchell, that Western Portland MP, Daryl Vaz, committed a privacy breach when he revealed information about Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s passport.

Speaking at a media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister last week, Minister with responsibility for Information, Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon, denied the claims that Mr. Vaz had committed a breach.

PICA says it has not violated any data protection regulations, adding that it maintains the highest information security standards.

It says the concerns raised about a potential privacy breach are unfounded.

PICA says it is fully committed to upholding the highest ethical standards when handling the personal data of Jamaica’s citizens.

The agency says it will remain transparent and accountable to ensure the public’s trust in its ability to protect their data.