To Mark Data Privacy Week, Data Pro Makes Case for User Privacy

DataPro Limited, one of the licensed data protection organisations in Nigeria has called for enhanced transparency and accountability in data practices to encourage organisations to clearly communicate their data collection and processing activities and be accountable for upholding user privacy.

Already, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has declared the theme for the 2024 edition of the privacy week, as Reshaping Tomorrow’s Privacy Landscape.

In a press statement issued at the weekend by DataPro’s Team Lead, Data Protection Compliance, Ms Ademikun Adeseyoju, the company outlined an agenda for the implementation of a heightened privacy landscape, arguing that individuals have the personal responsibility to ensure that they effectively safeguard and manage their personal data. The statement pointed out, among others that Nigerians must enforce their rights to determine how their personal information is collected, used, and shared.

It stressed the fact that transparency is crucial in establishing trust between individuals and businesses that handle their data.

“Organisations must adopt the practice of ethical data use and prioritise the implementation of security measures. This includes minimising data collection to what is strictly necessary and regularly auditing data protection compliance to identify and address potential vulnerabilities,” the statement said.

Adeseyoju said that DataPro seeks to collaborate with government bodies, businesses, and not-for-profit

organisations to collectively address emerging challenges in data protection and privacy.

She said, “DataPro Limited reaffirms its dedication to promoting a privacy-conscious environment, empowering organisations with state-ofthe-art compliance solutions, and fostering a collective commitment to safeguarding personal information in the digital age.”