NDPC Takes Digital Privacy Campaign to UNIPORT, Sensitizes 300 Students on Data Rights
Summary
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission held the third edition of its Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign (DPAC) at the University of Port Harcourt, sensitizing approximately 300 students on data rights and privacy awareness. The event featured presentations on digital footprints, digital rights, and a panel discussion on privacy in the age of AI, social media, and emerging technologies.
What changed
The NDPC conducted its third Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign at the University of Port Harcourt, reaching approximately 300 students with educational sessions on data protection rights and responsible digital engagement. The event featured presentations on digital footprints, digital rights, and a panel on privacy in the age of AI and emerging technologies.
This outreach initiative represents an educational effort by the NDPC to promote data protection culture among tertiary institution students. It does not create new compliance obligations or regulatory requirements for businesses. Organizations should continue monitoring NDPC guidance and enforcement activities for any binding requirements under Nigeria's data protection framework.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on future NDPC awareness campaigns
- Review Nigeria Data Protection Act compliance requirements
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The event was declared opened by the National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, who was represented by the Head of Research and Development at the NDPC, Dr Tolulope Pius-Fadipe. Dr Pius-Fadipe highlighted the importance of responsible digital engagement and the critical role of academic institutions in fostering a culture of data protection and ethical digital practices.
The Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, Professor Owunari Georgewill, delivered the Welcome Remark, while the Director of CITE UNIPORT, Professor Omorogiuwa Eseosa, gave the Keynote Speech at the event, which also featured two Privacy Talks delivered by the CEO of Cyberdeflex, Tosin Emmanuel, who spoke on the topic, “Your Digital Footprint: Understanding and Managing Your Online Identity,” and the Executive Director of DigiCivic Initiative, Mojirayo Ogunlana, who spoke on the topic, “Understanding Your Digital Rights in the Digital World”.
The event also featured a panel discussion themed, “Privacy in the Age of AI, Social Media, and Emerging Technologies”, and was moderated by a Digital Intelligence Analyst, Ezeh Onyedika Joshua. Panellists included the Founder of Web Security Lab, David Odes; a Cybersecurity Analyst, Preye Ikisa; and a Cybersecurity and Digitalisation Consultant for MSMEs, Cynthia Nwobodo.
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