The Fraud Database Uganda provides a secure, centralized platform where member organizations can access and share verified information on fraud involving employees, vendors, and other stakeholders. This enables thorough background checks and acts as a deterrent against fraudulent activity.
In addition, members benefit from advanced fraud detection tools and specialized training. These resources empower businesses to proactively identify risks during hiring and contracting processes, respond effectively to incidents, and rely on expert guidance from a dedicated support team.
Inspired by successful models like The South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) and UK’s Credit Industry Fraud Avoidance System (CIFAS), the Uganda Fraud Database is a membership-driven digital solution. It allows companies across manufacturing, banking, retail, telecoms, insurance, and other sectors to share and access confirmed fraud cases. The database also offers an appeal mechanism and complies with Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy laws, ensuring ethical data use and transparency.
To address potential risks, a legal cohort of seasoned experts, formed following discussions that began on June 25, 2021, identified and mitigated key challenges including breach of data protection rights, defamation, mistaken identity, and allegations of discrimination. Mitigations include requiring an individual’s consent for background checks, hosting the database with a secure third-party provider, reporting confirmed fraud cases that have a police and an investigation report, and establishing a diverse oversight board to ensure fairness and transparency.