Digital Privacy & Data Leakage Researcher
Researcher and writer focused on data leakage, digital privacy, and online identity protection with over 8 years of experience analyzing data breach patterns and privacy risks for mobile users.
Investigated and documented over 1,400 fake SIM database websites that harvest CNIC numbers. Published guides helping users distinguish legitimate lookup services from data harvesting scams.
Created resources explaining how leaked NADRA datasets from 2013 still circulate and how users can check if their data was exposed. Covered the risks of downloading 'SIM databases' from unofficial sources.
Analyzed privacy risks in popular SIM data apps. Documented how many apps claiming to provide 'SIM owner details' actually steal personal information and distribute malware.
Authored guides on protecting CNIC data from misuse, covering how data leaks happen through mobile transactions, online forms, and third-party services.
Developed step-by-step resources helping individuals detect whether their personal data appeared in known leaks and how to take protective action.
Published foundational guides on digital privacy practices for Pakistani mobile users, focusing on safe browsing, recognizing phishing, and protecting identity documents online.
Began researching how personal data flows through mobile ecosystems in Pakistan. Started documenting data breach patterns and privacy risks facing everyday mobile users.
Lynn is the sole author, editor, and fact-checker of all content on PakSimLookUp. Every article follows the Editorial Standards: regulatory claims are traced to the original PTA, NADRA, or operator source before publication; official codes are re-tested on a quarterly review cycle; and any corrected figure is recorded with its correction date. Sources used across the site are listed in the Data Sources register.
Lynn personally verifies the official channels the site recommends — including *668#, cnic.sims.pk, and MNP 667 — and has investigated the fake SIM database websites the guides warn about.
Lynn Batten is a researcher and writer focused on data leakage, digital privacy, and online identity protection. Over the past 8 years, Lynn has analyzed how personal data — including CNIC numbers and mobile records — gets exposed through data breaches, scam websites, and unsafe apps. Lynn's work helps readers understand the real risks of sharing personal information online, how to detect if their data has been leaked, and what steps to take to protect their digital identity. All content prioritizes practical privacy advice grounded in real-world data breach patterns.
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