NDPA Compliance
Last updated: 28 October 2026
Our Commitment
The Diaspora Engagement Initiative (DEI) protects the personal data of every professional and institution on the DEI Portal in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). This page sets out how.
Who Is Responsible
Ehi Centre for Social and Economic Development is the data controller: it decides why and how personal data on the DEI Portal is used. Charistech Consulting Limited builds and maintains the portal on Ehi Centre’s behalf as a data processor, under a written agreement.
Lawful Basis
- Consent, given when you enlist and accept our data processing notice
- Providing the service you asked for: matching and engagements
- Legitimate interest in keeping the portal secure and working, balanced against your rights
- Legal obligation, where the law requires us to keep or share data
Your Rights
You can ask to see your data, correct it, delete it, receive a portable copy, restrict or object to its use, and withdraw your consent at any time. Email privacy@diaspora-engagement.org. We reply within 30 days.
How We Protect Your Data
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all traffic, and encrypted storage
- Access limited to authorised Ehi Centre staff, each with their own account and compulsory two-step sign-in
- A log of every action staff take in the admin area
- Documents shared only through links that expire after one hour
- Daily backups of the database
- Data processing terms with every service provider
Data Held Outside Nigeria
The portal’s database is hosted in the United Kingdom, and some providers process data in the European Union or elsewhere. The full list is in section 6 of our Privacy Policy. We use only providers that protect data to a standard the NDPA recognises.
If Something Goes Wrong
If a data breach is likely to put your rights at risk, we will notify the Nigeria Data Protection Commission within 72 hours of becoming aware of it, and tell affected users without undue delay.
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@diaspora-engagement.org
Address: Ehi Centre for Social and Economic Development, 11 Commercial Avenue, Off Ikpokpan Road, GRA, Benin City, Edo State