ORC Online Portal Temporarily Down as Office Moves to Plug Security Gaps
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has announced a temporary disruption to its online portal following a system audit that uncovered unauthorized access to key entry points within the platform.
The audit, conducted by the Office itself, revealed compliance concerns relating to the Data Protection Act and the Companies Act, as well as potential revenue leakages tied to certain paid services on the portal. In response, the ORC moved swiftly to review and secure the affected access points ,a move that has, in the interim, limited access for some users.
In a public statement, the Office outlined the scope of its ongoing review, which includes aligning the level of information accessible on the portal with provisions of the Companies Act, enhancing data access controls, and ensuring full compliance with cybersecurity standards and the Data Protection Act.
“These measures are being implemented to safeguard sensitive personal and corporate information, while reinforcing public trust in the ORC’s digital services,” the statement read.
The ORC was also quick to address speculation linking the portal shutdown to controversies surrounding the sole-sourcing of government contracts, flatly denying any connection between the two matters.
Additionally, the Office used the opportunity to clarify the scope of its company name search feature, stating that it only displays the names of registered companies and does not reveal ownership details or other sensitive corporate information.
The ORC has assured the public that work is ongoing around the clock to restore full portal functionality, with enhanced safeguards being built in alongside the restoration process.
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