The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has warned Nigerians against sharing sensitive personal information on artificial intelligence platforms.

The agency, in an advisory on the safe use of AI platforms, cautioned users against uploading details such as NIN and BVN numbers, bank information, photographs and medical records.

NITDA said many Nigerians now use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot and Meta AI for schoolwork, business, job applications, health questions and personal matters.

It warned that information entered into AI platforms may be stored or logged outside the user’s control, creating risks of data breaches, identity theft, impersonation and financial fraud.

The agency also cautioned that AI-generated responses may sometimes be inaccurate or outdated, particularly on health, legal, financial and academic matters.

NITDA advised users to anonymise sensitive information before using AI tools, check the platforms’ privacy and data-handling policies, and avoid uploading confidential documents without proper authorisation.