The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has partnered with social media influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa to raise awareness on data protection and privacy among young people.
Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission on Thursday emphasised the significance of data protection and privacy noting that at least 40 million Nigerians use social media on a regular basis.
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The commission, according to Dr Olatunji, enlisted Eniola, a popular face among Gen Zs, to raise awareness of data protection and privacy in Nigeria, particularly to help people understand their rights to privacy and to ensure data controllers and processors understand their responsibilities.
He explained that the collaboration will educate the public about the Commission’s role through Enioluwa’s large social media following. The influencer has 2.6 million followers on Instagram and nearly 300,000 followers on X.
In his remarks, the social media influencer said that he was excited to work with the commission and contribute to national development.
“Today, I am honoured to become the first ambassador of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission- NDPC. I am always grateful for the opportunity to use my platform positively and to help make my country a better place for its people,” Eniola stated.
The influencer said he would cover the cost of internet services for a state institution that does not currently have any, as a way of supporting data privacy and giving back to the community.
“My collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission- NDPC is also a way of giving back to my people. I’ll be promoting the importance of data protection and privacy,” he explained.
“My payment will go towards providing internet access for the students of a state-owned university that currently has none,” he noted.
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About Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NPDC )
President Bola Tinubu signed the Nigeria Data Protection Act, which created the Commission, into law on June 12, 2023. The Commission has been actively trying to make sure that every Nigerian is aware of their right to privacy, under the direction of Dr. Olatunji.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission is established under the Act to regulate the processing of personal data and to create a legal framework for the protection of personal data, among other things.