Built on regulatory
foundation
Compliance is not a feature we added — it's the architectural foundation of TrustQI. Every component is designed to the standards set by CBN, NFIU, NDPC, and FATF.
Central Bank of Nigeria KYC Tiers
TrustQI fully implements the CBN's three-tier KYC framework with automated classification, enforcement, and audit trails.
- Valid phone number (linked to NIN for new accounts)
- BVN (for microfinance banks)
- Self-declaration of name and address
Phone + NIN/BVN validation via NIMC and NIBSS APIs. Auto-classified with no manual review.
- BVN verification
- One valid government-issued photo ID (NIN slip, international passport, or driver's license)
Document OCR, biometric face match, and BVN cross-reference. 99.6% accuracy rate.
- Completed Tier 2
- Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement)
- Video KYC or in-person verification
Video KYC integration, address verification, full identity graph enrichment with Credit Registry data.
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
TrustQI is designed to be fully compliant with the NDPA from day one — not retrofitted.
Nigeria-First Data Residency
All Nigerian customer PII is stored exclusively in Nigerian data centres (AWS af-south-1). No Nigerian customer data is processed or stored outside Nigeria.
Encryption at Rest
All databases and object storage are encrypted with AES-256. Encryption keys are managed via AWS KMS with automatic annual rotation.
Encryption in Transit
All API communications use TLS 1.3. Legacy TLS versions are rejected. Mutual TLS (mTLS) is available for enterprise and government integrations.
PII Tokenisation
All PII fields (name, DOB, BVN, NIN, etc.) are tokenised before storage. Raw PII values are only accessible on authorised request via the detokenisation API.
Data Subject Rights
TrustQI provides an API for data subjects to request access, correction, or erasure of their personal data in compliance with NDPA Section 28-35. All requests fulfilled within 30 days.
Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach, TrustQI notifies affected data controllers within 72 hours and assists with NDPC notification obligations per NDPA Section 40.
NFIU & FATF Alignment
TrustQI's AML engine is built to the NFIU's AML/CFT compliance framework and aligned with FATF Recommendations 10, 20, and 23 on Customer Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, and Reporting.
- Automated SAR filing within 24 hours of case disposition
- CTR generation for transactions above NFIU thresholds
- PEP screening against domestic and international lists
- Sanctions screening (OFAC, UN, EU, CBN)
- Enhanced Due Diligence workflows for high-risk customers
- Ongoing transaction monitoring for all onboarded customers
Security posture
In progress — target certification Q3 2026. Controls aligned with AICPA Trust Services Criteria.
Implementation underway — target certification Q4 2026.
Third-party penetration testing by accredited security firms. No critical findings in last 2 assessments.
Responsible disclosure program active. Rewards for critical and high severity findings.
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