In an age when organizations collect more personal data than ever, one question often gets overlooked: how long should that data be kept?Keeping data too long exposes your business to regulatory risk and cyber threats. Deleting it too early could disrupt operations or compliance obligations. A well-defined data retention policy helps strike that delicate balance—keeping […]
When a data breach strikes, every second counts. Companies that delay response often face severe legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. This is why incident response—a structured approach to managing security breaches—is central to effective data protection. In this guide, we’ll explore what an incident response plan is, how to detect and […]
In the digital era, personal data has become one of the most valuable assets for businesses—and one of the most sensitive for individuals. Whether it’s customer information, browsing habits, or financial records, global privacy regulations now demand accountability, transparency, and respect for user rights. These user privileges are known as Data Subject Rights (DSRs)—the fundamental […]
Every day, millions of Nigerians use POS terminals, cybercafes, and online forms to make payments, apply for jobs, or fill out government-related applications. But behind these everyday activities lies a growing and largely overlooked risk — your personal data is being exposed, copied, or even sold without your knowledge. Data leaks no longer happen only […]
“Sign in with Facebook.” It’s convenient, fast, and saves you from remembering another password. But what looks like a time-saver often comes at the cost of your privacy, data control, and digital security. In an era where personal information fuels targeted advertising and behavioral profiling, using your Facebook account to log into third-party websites and […]