NAVA Limited Reports Data Leak Incident Involving Subsidiary Management Accounts
NAVA Limited has reported a data incident involving the draft management accounts of its material subsidiary, Maamba Energy Ltd., for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The incident occurred during an email transmission initiated by an Articled Assistant at M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, the company's Statutory Auditors.The error occurred on July 17, 2026, at approximately 12:24 p.m. An email intended for two employees of NAVA Limited responsible for accounts consolidation and audit coordination was sent to an unintended recipient because one of the internal email addresses was inadvertently replaced during the drafting process.
Immediate Response and Mitigation
Upon identifying the error, the Articled Assistant initiated a recall of the email. The company confirmed that the following actions were taken within 15 minutes of the initial transmission:| Action Taken | Status |
|---|---|
| Email Recall Initiated | Completed |
| Confirmation of Deletion | Obtained from unintended recipient |
| Verification of Review | Confirmed no access or review occurred |
| Verification of Sharing | Confirmed information was not disseminated |
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that the unintended recipient did not access or review the contents of the management accounts. Furthermore, it has been verified that the information was not shared, forwarded, or disseminated to any third party. The email and its attachments were permanently deleted from the recipient's email account, computer system, and records.
Company Status and Internal Inquiry
The company noted that while the information contained in the draft management accounts remains subject to revision and finalization during the ongoing review process, the incident was reported as a matter of corporate governance.The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors have been briefed on the situation via circulation. In response to the incident, the company has directed its Statutory Auditors to conduct an internal inquiry into the matter in accordance with their internal code of conduct. The auditors are expected to report any material findings from this inquiry to the company.
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