Data Privacy
Hackathon Challenge
Challenge Theme:
"Building Trust in Nigeria’s Digital Economy”
Deadline for Entries:
7th of November 2025
Prizes
1st Prize: ₦500,000
2nd Prize: ₦250,000
3rd Prize: ₦100,000
Problem Statement
Across Nigeria, both small and large organizations collect and process vast amounts of personal data — from financial details to biometric records. Yet, citizens often have little control or visibility over how their data is used, shared, or stored.
Frequent data breaches, unauthorized sharing and weak consent mechanisms undermine trust, discourage digital adoption, and slow Nigeria’s ability to position itself as a trusted player in global data flows and trade.
Task
(Please read carefully)
Design a technology-based solution that empowers citizens with control, transparency and trust over how their personal data is collected, used and shared — while helping organizations of all sizes stay compliant with Nigeria’s NDPR and global data protection standards.
Innovation Focus Areas
Consent Management: Enable individuals to grant, track, and revoke consent easily.
Transparency Dashboards: Give users a clear view of who accessed their data, when, and for what purpose.
Automated Compliance Tools: Build AI-driven or digital solutions that help organizations detect non-compliant data practices.
Open to individuals or groups.
( Groups may consist of: Students only, Students + Professionals, Students + Professors).Both undergraduate and professional may participate.
Teams must present:
Working Prototype – A web app, mobile app, or AI-powered backend system.
Technical Design – Architecture showing how privacy and security are embedded (“privacy by design”).
Use Case Demo – A practical scenario showing how a citizen interacts with the solution to control their data.
Scalability Plan – How the solution can be adopted by both small businesses and large enterprises across Nigeria.
All Entries must be submitted on or before 7th of November 2025.
Please check your email for the project submission date.
Prototype/Solution proposal and Demo (max 5 pages or a presentation deck).
Explanation of underlying technology.
Clear mapping of which company/sector could adopt the solution.
Innovation (15%) – How original and forward-thinking is the approach?
Technology (25%) – How well is technology used as part of the solution?.
Overall User Interface (15%) – How intuitive and effective is the overall look and interface of the solution?
Audience Voting (30%) – Live voting during the event.
Total Score = 100%
Submission Phase: All participants must submit proposals and demo on or before the deadline.
Shortlisting: The top 5 entries will be selected by the judges.
Notification: Shortlisted participants will be contacted via email and must confirm attendance.
Failure to attend = automatic disqualification.
Final Presentation Day: Each shortlisted participant/team presents their solution at the event.
Winners Announced: Based on combined scores, the top 3 entries are awarded cash prizes.
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