Privacy Policy

Triple Helix Nigeria will, in given situations, collect and process your personal data. This privacy notice explains the situations this applies to, what information we gather, for what and how we use that information, and who we share that information with. It also sets out your rights in relation to your information and who you can contact if you have questions or want to exercise your rights.

We process personal data in accordance with the principles outlined in the NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION BILL, and will only process personal data which is necessary for the institute’s operations and services. The personal data that Triple Helix Nigeria processes shall be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary to fulfil the purpose of the processing. This implies that PRIO shall process as little personal data as possible. Access to personal data processed by Triple Helix Nigeria is limited to those with a need and function in and for the processing.

Many of our reseach projects collect and process research data involving personal information. The details of these processing activities are specific to each project and our processing of personal data for research purposes are therefore not included in this privacy notice. Detailed information about the processing is provided to each research participant directly, including details of the types of data processed, the nature of the processing and their rights as data subjects. The legal basis for processing personal data in research is consent or public interest. As a research participant, if you have any questions regarding the protection of your personal data or if you wish to exercise your legal rights, you should use the contact details in the information sheet provided to you. If you are unsure who to contact, contact us using the details below, and we will ensure that your request is handled in collaboration with the researcher or project leader responsible.

Data Collection

Seminar participants

We collect and process the following personal data when you register to attend seminars organized by Triple Helix Nigeria:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Optionally, your phone number

This data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • To allow us to prepare for the seminar.
  • To be able to contact you if the time or place of the seminar changes, or if the seminar is cancelled.
  • To ensure there is space available for you if the seminar is fully booked.
  • To facilitate registration of attendance on arrival if deemed necessary.
  • If relevant, to follow up with you after the seminar (for further information, circulation of materials, feedback, etc).

Subscribers to seminar invitations, newsletters or blog post notifications

We collect and process the following personal data when you subscribe to content from Triple Helix Nigeria:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Institutional affiliation.

This data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • To send you the content you have subscribed to.
  • To keep track of your subscription preferences.

Speakers at events held by Triple Helix Nigeria

We collect and process the following personal data when you subscribe to content from Triple Helix Nigeria:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your bio
  • Your photo
  • Institutional affiliation.

This data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • To promote the event you speak at.

Revisions to this privacy notice

We regularly review and update this privacy notice, so the details within are subject to change.