Data breaches are no longer rare events, they are happening daily across banks, fintech apps, telecom companies, and even government platforms. What many Nigerians don’t realize is this: You could be legally entitled to financial compensation if your personal data has been exposed. Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, individuals now have enforceable […]
In today’s digital economy, users are constantly asked to make decisions about their personal data. From cookie banners to app permissions and privacy policies, consent requests have become a routine part of online interaction. While these mechanisms are designed to empower users and protect their privacy, they have also given rise to a growing phenomenon […]
Government surveillance is often portrayed as secretive, illegal, or shadowy. In reality, much of modern state surveillance is legal, regulated, and openly authorized by law—even in democratic societies. The real concern is not whether governments spy, but how, why, and where the legal boundaries lie. This article explains how governments spy legally, the laws that […]
Many people assume that once data is deleted, it is gone forever. In reality, deletion is often an illusion. Whether it is a deleted email, wiped hard drive, erased phone message, or removed database record, deleted data can often be recovered—sometimes fully, sometimes partially, and sometimes long after users believe it is gone. Understanding how […]
In the 21st century, a new form of extraction has emerged one that relies not on land, minerals, or labor, but on data. For Africa, a continent with more than 1.4 billion people generating innumerable digital imprints daily, the question arises: Is Africa’s data being exploited? This phenomenon, commonly referred to as data colonialism or […]
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