WHAT IS DATA AND WHAT AMOUNTS TO DATA?

Simply put, is information that describes or identifies someone or something. Personal data is any information (when exposed) that can allow someone else to identify you.

Personal information can include pictures, texts, sounds, even your expression of an opinion (Facebook posts) like your National ID Number (NIN), age, nationality, occupation and academic qualifications, Email addresses, phone numbers, Salary details and Bank account information, family member personal details.

This data should be protected at all costs because if can be harmful to the owner of the information if it is misused or falls into the wrong hands.

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