Increased vigilance against telephone scams: National Center for Personal Data Protection and General Inspectorate for Border Police inform citizens about personal data protection.

       On June 16, 2026, the National Center for Personal Data Protection (NCPDP) – in collaboration with the General Inspectorate of Border Police (GIBP) – launched the information and awareness campaign “Protect Your Personal Data: Be Vigilant Against Telephone Fraud,” held at the Leușeni Border Crossing Point. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of the risks associated with telephone fraud and the importance of personal data protection.

       The information and awareness-raising initiative was carried out with the active involvement of the Personal Data Protection Department within the General Inspectorate of the Border Police (GIBP). As part of the campaign, travelers were provided with informational materials and practical recommendations on how to identify fraud attempts and prevent the unauthorized disclosure of personal data.

       Participants were informed that, recently, there has been an increase in cases where unknown individuals contact citizens via phone calls and, under various pretexts, request that they disclose personal data. In most cases, scammers pose as representatives of banks, law enforcement agencies, public authorities, telecommunications companies, or other well-known entities, attempting to obtain information such as first and last names, national ID numbers, home addresses, bank details or other confidential information.

       During the campaign, citizens were warned that providing such information to unauthorized persons can lead to the fraudulent use of personal data, unauthorized access to bank accounts, compromised financial security and other consequences that may affect the rights and legitimate interests of the data subject.

       NCPDP representatives emphasized that any request for the disclosure of personal data must be treated with the utmost caution. It is essential for data subjects to verify the identity of the caller and the authenticity of the request before providing any information that allows for their direct or indirect identification. At the same time, citizens were urged not to provide personal data over the phone to unknown individuals, to hang up on suspicious calls and to verify information exclusively through the official channels of the institutions in question.

       Furthermore, participants were reminded that personal data obtained by misleading individuals may subsequently be used for illegal purposes. In this context, the NCPDP reiterated that the use of personal data without a legal basis constitutes a violation of personal data protection legislation and may result in administrative or criminal liability, as applicable.

       The campaign took place in an interactive setting, offering citizens the opportunity to ask questions and receive practical recommendations on the measures needed to protect personal data and prevent the risks associated with telephone fraud.

       As part of their inter-institutional collaboration, the NCPDP and the GIBP will continue to conduct activities to inform and raise public awareness about personal data protection, promoting responsible behavior and effective measures to prevent the fraudulent use of personal information.

       In this regard, the NCPDP, as the national supervisory authority for the processing of personal data, emphasizes the responsibility of every citizen to ensure the protection of personal data, as the security and confidentiality of such data must be a priority.