May 2024

Data governance refers to the framework, policies, processes, and standards that ensure data is managed and protected effectively within an organization. It encompasses data quality, security, privacy, compliance, and data lifecycle management.

Privacy is a fundamental human right, recognised by Section 37 of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and other conventions. Data privacy describes the practices which ensure that the data shared by customers is only used for its intended purpose, and the right of a citizen to have control over how personal information is collected and used.