Government addressing 'security vulnerability' on JAMCOVID app

The Ministry of National Security says it has rectified a security vulnerability associated with the file storage service on the JAMCOVID-19 application, that was discovered on Tuesday.

The Ministry says at present, there is no evidence to suggest that the security vulnerability had been exploited for malicious data extraction prior to it being rectified.

According to the Ministry, a thorough investigation was immediately initiated to determine if there were any breaches in travellers’ data security, if the vulnerability had been exploited, and if there was a breach of any laws. 

Out of an abundance of caution, the Ministry has contacted travellers whose data may have been subject to the vulnerability and have assured them that steps have been taken to ensure the integrity and the confidentiality of the data.

The Ministry has assured all travellers that data privacy and security are extremely serious and that they remain committed to stringent security protocols in keeping with local and international standards.

Robust security testing and updating of security protocols will be carried out as necessary, to mitigate against the risk of unauthorised access to data.

All persons entering Jamaica are required to seek travel authorisation on the Government’s JAMCOVID website.

Travellers must submit personal data as part of the application process.

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