1. Introduction
At Joking International Business College, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, staff, and visitors. With this policy, we ensure that the company behaves fairly and morally concerning the gathering, storing and handling of data. This process will be carried out with transparency and respect towards the rights of individuals who entrust it with their information. This Data Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, as well as the rights of individuals with respect to their personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all parties (employees, job candidates, customers, suppliers etc.) who provide any amount of information to the company. The policy will be followed by all employees of the company and its subsidiaries as well as contractors, consultants, partners and any other external entity. Generally, it refers to anyone in close collaboration with the company or acts on its behalf and may need occasional access to data.
3. Data Collection
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Student Information: Name, date of birth, contact details, academic records, attendance, health information (if necessary), and any other information required for educational purposes.
Staff Information: Personal contact details, job-related information, payroll, and performance records.
Visitor Information: Name, contact details, and any other relevant data collected upon visit or interaction with the institution.
Guardian Information: Contact details and relevant information required for student welfare and communication.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
Personal data is collected for the following purposes:
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To provide educational services, including academic administration and support.
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To communicate with students, parents, staff, and visitors.
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To ensure student welfare, including health, safety, and support services.
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
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To improve our services and institutional operations.
Policy elements
Jokings International Business College will obtain and process information of people that will serve its business purposes. The information may refer to any offline or online information that makes a person identifiable such as names, addresses, usernames and passwords, digital footprints, photographs, social security numbers, financial data etc.
The company commits to collecting this information transparently and only with the full cooperation and knowledge of interested parties.
Once this information is available to the company, the following rules are mandatory:
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The data will be collected fairly and for lawful purposes only
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The data will be processed by the company within its legal and moral boundaries
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The data will not be stored for more than the specified amount of time
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The data will be accurate and kept up-to-date
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​The data will not be distributed to any party other than the ones agreed upon by the owner of the data (exempting legitimate requests from law enforcement authorities)
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The data will not be transferred to organizations, states or countries that do not have adequate data protection policies
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The data will not be communicated informally.
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The data will be protected against any unauthorized or illegal access by internal or external parties
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In addition to ways of handling the data, the company has direct obligations towards people to whom the data belongs. Specifically, the company will:
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Let people know which of their data is collected
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Inform people about how their data will be processed
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Inform people about who has access to their information
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Allow people to request the modification, erasing, reduction or correction of the data contained in the company’s databases.
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Have provisions in cases of lost, corrupted or compromised data
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share personal data in the following situations:
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With relevant educational authorities or governmental bodies where required by law.
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With third-party service providers who assist with services such as IT support, learning management systems, and administrative functions, under strict confidentiality agreements.
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When required to protect the safety, rights, or property of the institution, its community members, or the public.
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We will not share personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes without explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
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6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data. These measures include encryption, secure access controls, and regular security audits to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of personal data.
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7. Individual Rights
Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:
Right to Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about them.
Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of any inaccuracies in their personal data.
Right to Erasure: The right to request the deletion of their personal data, subject to legal and institutional obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request the restriction of processing of their personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: The right to receive a copy of their personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, individuals can contact the Data Protection Officer at [contact information].
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8. Data Protection Officer
Jokings International Business College has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our data privacy practices. The DPO can be contacted at:
Name: [Deborah Ekene]
Email: [deborah@jibcnigeria.co.uk]
Phone: [+234 707 509 8790]
Address: [Block 5, Kazaura Street, Area 2, Section1, Garki, Abuja]
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9. Updates to this Policy
This Data Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify individuals of any significant changes by updating the policy on our website and, where appropriate, directly informing affected parties.
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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle personal data, please contact us at:
Jokings International Business College
No. 5 Kazuare Street, Area 2 Section 1, Garki, Abuja
07075098790
Email: deborah@jibcnigeria.co.uk