Privacy and Data Protection Policy

Privacy and Data Protection Policy
Effective Date: December, 2024
1. Introduction
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its students, staff, applicants, and other stakeholders. This Policy is developed in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, and relevant global best practices such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:


  • Full name, date of birth, gender

  • Contact details (email address, phone number, home address)

  • Academic records and credentials
  • 
Biometric data (where applicable)
  • 
Health records (for medical or disability support)

  • Financial and payment details

  • IP address, device information, and usage data from our website.



3. Purpose of Data Processing
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Processing applications for admission and employment

  • Managing academic, administrative, and support services

  • Internal audits and quality assurance

  • Providing healthcare and other welfare services

  • Communicating news, events, and updates
  • Legal and regulatory compliance


4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:


  • Consent (where applicable)

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legal obligations

  • Vital interests of the data subject

  • Legitimate interests pursued by the University


5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your data with:

  • 
University departments and personnel

  • Regulatory and accreditation bodies
  • 
Service providers (e.g., IT, cloud services)

  • Banks ,payment platforms/payment processors for financial transactions
  • Government and legal authorities when legally required

.Where data is transferred outside Nigeria, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place in compliance with NDPR and NDPA.Data shared with third parties is done in a secure manner to ensure data protection and confidentiality.

6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. These include firewalls, encryption, role-based access, and regular staff training.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and its use.

8. Your Rights
Under NDPR, NDPA, and applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • 
Access your personal data

  • Correct or update your data

  •  Request deletion or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing
  • Request data transfer to another entity/third party (where applicable)

9. Contact Us
For any questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:



Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)


Email: dpo@abuad.edu.ng



Address: KM 8.5, Afe Babalola Way, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

10. Updates to this Policy
Afe Babalola University ,Ado-Ekiti may update this policy periodically. All updates will be published on our official website and effective upon posting.