Section 12 — Duty to obtain subscriber's name and address

(1) Any person or entity providing an electronic communication service or remote computing service either by e-mail or any other form shall be required to obtain from the customer or subscriber—

(a) full names;

(b) residential address, in the case of an individual;

(c) corporate address, in the case of corporate bodies.

(2) Any customer or subscriber who—

(a) fails to furnish the information specified in subsection (1) of this section; or

(b) with the intent to deceive, supplies false information or conceals or disguises the information required under this section,

commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of not less than 3 years or a fine of N100,000.00.

(3) Any person or entity providing the electronic communication service or remote computing service either by e-mail or any other form, who fails to comply with the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of N100,000.00 and forfeiture of the equipment or facility used in providing the service.