The Institute of Data Governance (IDG) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of the personal information entrusted to us. As an organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in data governance, privacy, information management, and digital trust, we recognise the importance of responsible data stewardship.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website or engage with our services.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Our Commitment to Data Privacy
At the Institute of Data Governance, we believe that personal information should be collected lawfully, processed fairly, stored securely, and used transparently.
We are committed to conducting our activities in accordance with internationally recognised data protection principles and applicable privacy legislation.
Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information
• Full Name
• Email Address
• Organisation or Employer
• Job Title
• Country or Region
• Professional Interests
• Information submitted through enquiry or registration forms
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
• IP Address
• Browser Type
• Operating System
• Device Information
• Date and Time of Visit
• Pages Viewed
• Referral Sources
• Website Usage Statistics
This information helps us improve the performance, security, and usability of our website.
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
• Respond to enquiries and requests
• Process registrations for training, certifications, and events
• Manage memberships
• Deliver educational resources
• Send newsletters and industry updates (where consent has been provided)
• Improve our website and services
• Conduct research and statistical analysis
• Protect against fraud and misuse
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process personal information based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate organisational interests
• Protection of vital interests where applicable
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse visitor behaviour.
Cookies may be used to:
• Remember user preferences
• Improve website performance
• Monitor website traffic
• Enhance user experience
• Support website security
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.
Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your information may be shared only where necessary with:
• Service providers supporting our operations
• Event partners
• Training partners
• Technology providers
• Payment processors
• Regulatory authorities where legally required
• Professional advisers where appropriate
All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality standards.
International Data Transfers
Where personal information is transferred across national borders, we take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain appropriate safeguards.
Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information from:
• Unauthorised access
• Accidental loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure
• Destruction
These measures include secure hosting environments, encrypted communications where appropriate, access controls, and ongoing security monitoring.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent
• Restrict processing
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request portability of your information where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority
Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
Compliance with Data Protection Laws
The Institute of Data Governance is committed to promoting best practices in privacy and information governance.
Where applicable, our operations seek to align with recognised privacy and data protection frameworks, including:
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and applicable Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) requirements
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Other applicable regional and international privacy regulations
Compliance obligations may vary depending on jurisdiction, services provided, and applicable legislation.
Data Protection Officer
The Institute of Data Governance is committed to maintaining effective privacy governance.
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information may be directed to our designated Data Protection Officer (or appointed Privacy Representative).
Email: privacy@idg.ng
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites for your convenience.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for professionals, organisations, and individuals aged 18 years and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, technology, organisational practices, or service offerings.
The latest version will always be available on this page together with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
The Institute of Data Governance
Email: info@idg.ng
Privacy Enquiries: privacy@idg.ng
Website: www.idg.ng
Institute Statement on Responsible Data Governance
As an organisation dedicated to advancing the practice of data governance, the Institute of Data Governance promotes the responsible, ethical, and lawful management of information throughout its lifecycle. We encourage organisations and professionals to adopt governance frameworks that strengthen privacy, accountability, transparency, security, regulatory compliance, and public trust.
Our own data handling practices are guided by these same principles, ensuring that the trust placed in us by our members, partners, learners, and website visitors is respected and protected.
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(Effective Date: August 2026)