1. Purpose
This Data Protection & Privacy Policy outlines Tezza Business Solutions’ commitment to protecting personal and client data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. It establishes principles and procedures to ensure that all data collected, processed, stored, or shared is handled with the highest standard of integrity and security.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, clients, and third-party service providers who process or access personal or sensitive data under Tezza Business Solutions’ control.
3. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Tezza Business Solutions complies with all relevant data protection regulations including: – Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU-based clients – Client-specific data protection requirements in contractual agreements
4. Data Collection & Use
We collect personal data solely for legitimate business purposes such as: – Delivering IT consulting and software services – Client engagement and communication – Employee administration and resource placement – Regulatory compliance Data will only be processed when necessary, and in accordance with the principles of transparency, fairness, and lawfulness.
5. Types of Data Collected
– Full names, addresses, email, phone numbers – Employment and professional records – Financial or billing information – System or platform usage data (when applicable) – Any additional data shared by clients for project purposes
6. Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for. Retention periods are determined based on legal, operational, and contractual requirements.
7. Data Security
Tezza Business Solutions employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include: – Secure servers and firewalls – Role-based access control – Encryption and secure transmission protocols – Regular security audits and updates
8. Data Sharing & Third Parties
Data may be shared with authorized third-party service providers or subcontractors solely for fulfilling contractual obligations. All third parties are contractually obligated to maintain data confidentiality and security.
9. Data Subject Rights
Individuals whose data is processed by Tezza Business Solutions have the right to: – Access their data – Request corrections – Request deletion or restriction of use – Object to data processing – Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
10. Cross-Border Data Transfers
When transferring data outside Nigeria or the country of origin, Tezza ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to maintain equivalent data protection standards.
11. Policy Updates
This policy is reviewed annually or whenever significant changes occur in operations or regulatory obligations. Employees and stakeholders will be informed of any major updates.
12. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact: Data Protection Officer Tezza Business Solutions Email: privacy@tezzasolutions.com