About the Session

As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to grow—across fintech, education, e-commerce, and social platforms—personal data has become one of the most valuable assets in the digital world.

This Cyber Hygiene Community session is designed to help university students understand how personal data is collected, used, and protected, and why data privacy is critical for trust, security, and compliance. The session combines simple explanations, real-world examples, and essential technical insights to make data privacy clear, practical, and relevant for every student—technical or non-technical.

Participants will also gain awareness of Nigeria’s data privacy landscape, common privacy risks faced by students, and the right actions to take when personal data is compromised.

Key Topics Covered

• What data privacy means in everyday digital life

• Personal data vs sensitive data: understanding the difference

• How apps, websites, and institutions collect student data

• Overview of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)

• Common data privacy risks for students

• Data breaches: causes, impact, and reporting steps

• Practical privacy hygiene for mobile phones and online platforms

• Career awareness: opportunities in data privacy and compliance