Planned Deactivation of demo pasby eIDs

Overview

pasby™ Phase 1 rollout commences on the 4th day of March 2024. With the upcoming release of this update, we are announcing the planned permanent deactivation of all issued pasby™ passes distributed during the demo run. This changelog update provides detailed information on the reasons behind this decision, what will happen to your pasby™, and the steps users need to take moving forward. Kindly remember we changed our name from BankID Nigeria to pasby™. So, when we refer to issued pasby™ here, we also mean your past BankID.

Reasons for Deactivation

• Demo Run Completion: The demo run of pasby™ has successfully concluded, and as planned, all issued pasby™ will be deactivated permanently.
• Non-existent national identity linking: Each demo pasby™ was created without any direct link to your identity in the state registry. All issued pasby™ will now be linked to your national identity as we advance. Don't forget this is the true reason we exist: To ensure you no longer have to duplicate your data across the entire digital economy landscape.
• Security Enhancements: To ensure our users' highest level of security, we have decided to deactivate such demo pasby™ to prevent any potential misuse or unauthorised access.

When Will This Happen?

Our demo cycle began on the 13th day of March 2023. These changes will affect everyone whose pasby™ got issued at this time frame. It means you can no longer access our services with your current pasby™. The deactivation of each demo pasby™ commences on the 24th day of January 2024.

What Will Happen Now

• Deactivation: All issued pasby™ from the demo run will be permanently deactivated.
• Inaccessible pasby™: After the deactivation, such pasby™ will no longer be accessible or usable by their holders.
• Data Protection: To protect user data, the pasby™ information will be securely stored and subsequently deleted in accordance with privacy regulations.

Next Steps for Users

• Uninstallation: Users are advised to uninstall the pasby™ application from their devices as the passes will no longer be functional.
• Data Cleanup: We recommend deleting any stored pasby™ pass data from your devices to ensure the complete removal of any sensitive information.
• Getting a new pasby™: You can quickly regain access to our services by creating a new pasby™ with your real national identity right from the pasby™ mobile app in our upcoming Phase 1 mass rollout. The Phase 1 rollout commences on the 4th day of March 2023. Stay updated about this by visiting our webpage and following our socials.
• Future Updates: Stay tuned for further updates and announcements regarding the next phase of pasby™ passes, which will bring exciting new features and improvements.

We appreciate your participation in the pasby™ demo phase. The planned permanent deactivation of the demo passes is necessary to prioritise user security and ensure a smooth transition to the next phase. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Note: For any further inquiries or assistance, please reach out to our customer support team at support@pasby.africa