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Peru Congress Summons Reniec Chief Over Voter Data Exposure

Lawmakers expect a detailed account of security controls used along with actions taken after citizen complaints.

Overview

  • The Science, Innovation and Technology Commission set the hearing for Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. at the Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre building with virtual access via Microsoft Teams.
  • Reniec’s initial electoral roll, posted on October 27, reportedly displayed extensive personal information such as names, addresses, DNI numbers, ages, fingerprints and identification photographs.
  • Commission president Ariana Orué said Reniec must present clear, documented measures and criteria that protect citizens in line with legal standards for data governance.
  • The National Board of Justice opened a preliminary investigation into Carmen Velarde to evaluate possible functional responsibility, with 10 business days granted for her response.
  • Additional oversight actions include initial inquiries by the Comptroller’s Office and a technical review by the National Authority for Personal Data Protection.