Meta and Nigeria Data Protection Commission launch nationwide privacy campaign
Six-week initiative aims to educate millions on digital privacy and safety across Facebook and Instagram
Meta and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have launched a nationwide privacy education campaign to raise awareness about online safety and data protection across Nigeria.
The six-week initiative will run on Facebook and Instagram in English and local languages, featuring creative content to help users understand and manage their privacy settings.
Meta said the campaign will guide Nigerians on how to use features such as Privacy Checkup, end-to-end encryption, Two-Factor Authentication and Login Alerts to better protect their personal information and secure their accounts.
“Protecting people’s privacy is a priority for us,” said Sade Dada, head of public policy for Anglophone West Africa at Meta. “We’re proud to be working with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to raise awareness and help Nigerians stay in control of their online privacy choices.”
Since 2019, Meta said it has invested over $8 billion in privacy programmes and tools that improve transparency and give users greater control over their data.
Dr Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner and chief executive of the NDPC, said the collaboration was a milestone in safeguarding citizens’ rights online.
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“Social media platforms have become a significant part of modern day interaction and information sharing,” he said. “Through this collaboration, we will ensure that the rights and freedoms of our citizens are protected in line with the NDP Act.”
Meta and the NDPC said the campaign will help foster a safer and more informed digital community across the country by showing users how to access and apply existing privacy tools.
The Recap
- Meta and NDPC launch six-week nationwide privacy education campaign.
- Campaign runs on Facebook and Instagram in local languages.
- Nigerians urged to use Privacy Checkup, 2FA and Login Alerts.
