Nigerian Data Protection

NDPR Compliance forAgricKonnect

Learn how AgricKonnect complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to protect your personal data and ensure your privacy rights as a Nigerian citizen.

NDPR Certified

Full compliance with Nigerian data protection law

Your Rights

Clear explanation of your data protection rights

Last Updated

January 15, 2025

NDPR Overview

What is NDPR?

  • The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 is Nigeria's comprehensive data protection law

  • Administered by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

  • Protects the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens regarding their personal data

  • Applies to all organizations processing personal data of Nigerian residents

Our Commitment

  • AgricKonnect is fully committed to NDPR compliance in all our operations

  • We have appointed a certified Data Protection Officer (DPO)

  • Regular audits ensure continuous compliance with NDPR requirements

  • We maintain comprehensive records of all data processing activities

Lawful Basis for Processing

Consent

  • Clear and informed consent for marketing communications

  • Explicit consent for sharing data with agricultural researchers

  • Opt-in consent for non-essential features like buyer connections

  • You can withdraw consent at any time through your account settings

Contract Performance

  • Processing necessary to provide AI diagnosis services you requested

  • Account management and authentication for platform access

  • Payment processing for premium subscription services

  • Customer support and technical assistance delivery

Legitimate Interest

  • Platform security and fraud prevention measures

  • Service improvement based on usage analytics

  • Communication of important service updates

  • Compliance with Nigerian agricultural and financial regulations

Your Rights Under NDPR

Right to Information

  • Clear information about how we collect and use your personal data

  • Transparency about who we share your data with and why

  • Details about how long we retain your personal information

  • Information about your rights and how to exercise them

Right of Access

  • Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you

  • Access your complete agricultural records and transaction history

  • Review all AI diagnoses and recommendations provided to you

  • Receive information in a commonly used electronic format

Right to Rectification

  • Correct any inaccurate personal information in your profile

  • Update your farm location and agricultural activity details

  • Modify your contact information and communication preferences

  • Request correction of any errors in your account records

Right to Erasure

  • Request deletion of your personal data when no longer necessary

  • Withdraw consent and have related data processing stopped

  • Request removal of data processed unlawfully

  • Note: Some data may be retained for legal compliance requirements

Data Protection Measures

Technical Safeguards

  • End-to-end encryption for all data transmission and storage

  • Multi-factor authentication for enhanced account security

  • Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing

  • Secure backup systems with geographic redundancy

Organizational Measures

  • Staff training on NDPR compliance and data protection best practices

  • Strict access controls limiting who can view personal data

  • Data breach response procedures with 72-hour notification

  • Regular compliance audits by certified data protection professionals

Privacy by Design

  • Data protection considerations built into all new features

  • Minimal data collection - only what's necessary for services

  • Default privacy settings that protect your information

  • Regular review and deletion of unnecessary personal data

International Data Transfers

Local Processing Priority

  • Primary data processing occurs within Nigerian data centers

  • Nigerian-based customer support and agricultural advisory teams

  • Local payment processing through certified Nigerian financial institutions

  • Partnerships with Nigerian agricultural research institutions

Limited International Transfers

  • Cloud backup services with adequate protection safeguards

  • International AI research collaborations (anonymized data only)

  • Third-party service providers with NDPR-equivalent protections

  • All transfers comply with NITDA guidelines for cross-border data flows

Complaints and Enforcement

Internal Complaints Process

  • Contact our Data Protection Officer for privacy-related concerns

  • Dedicated privacy team responds to complaints within 30 days

  • Escalation process for unresolved data protection issues

  • Regular review of complaints to improve our practices

External Enforcement

  • Right to lodge complaints with NITDA as the supervisory authority

  • NITDA contact: dataprotection@nitda.gov.ng

  • Available remedies include compensation for data protection violations

  • We cooperate fully with NITDA investigations and enforcement actions

NDPR Compliance Status

NDPR Registration with NITDACompleted
Data Protection Officer AppointmentCompleted
Data Protection Impact AssessmentsCompleted
Staff Training ProgramsCompleted
Privacy Policy UpdatesCompleted
Technical Security MeasuresCompleted
Data Breach Response ProceduresCompleted
Regular Compliance AuditsOngoing

NDPR Questions or Concerns?

Our Data Protection Officer and privacy team are dedicated to ensuring your rights under NDPR are fully protected and respected.

Data Protection Officer

dpo@agrickonnect.ng

Privacy Hotline

+234 800 PRIVACY (7742329)

NITDA Contact

dataprotection@nitda.gov.ng

NDPR Registration Details

AgricKonnect is registered with NITDA under registration number: NG-DP-2024-001234

Last compliance audit completed: December 2024 | Next audit: December 2025

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