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PRIVACY POLICY
The Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) in carrying out its mandate of the
standardisation, certification and supervision of the training services of member organisations across
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, collects and processes personal data relating to member organisations,
trainees, assessors, instructors, and other stakeholders, including sensitive documentation submitted
through the Accredited Training Service Provider (ATSP) audit process.Â
OGTAN is fully committed to protecting the privacy and fundamental rights of every individual whose
personal data it handles. We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, all
directives issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the data
confidentiality obligations embedded in our Training Quality Standard. Personal data in our custody is
processed lawfully, collected only for defined purposes, kept accurate and secure, and retained no longer
than is necessary.
As the data controller, OGTAN affirms its unwavering commitment to the integrity and security of every
data collected by ensuring transparent notification at the point of data collection, maintaining lawful and
proportionate processing at all times, safeguarding the right of access, rectification, and erasure,
preserving strict confidentiality of all audit documentation, encrypting sensitive financial records, issuing
timely breach notifications to NITDA and affected data subjects, prohibiting the sale of personal data to
any third party, and mandating comprehensive data protection training for all staff and auditors.
Member organisations are required, as a condition of ATSP accreditation, to maintain their own Privacy,
Confidentiality, and Security Policy in accordance with our Training Quality Standards. Third-party ATSP
auditors appointed by OGTAN operate under a signed Data Processing and Non-Disclosure Agreements
and may access member financial records solely for the limited purpose of the accreditation audit only,
and in strict compliance with all relevant sections of our Training Quality Standard.
To exercise your data subject rights, report a concern, or obtain a copy of OGTAN’s full Data Protection
Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@ogtan.org.ng.
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Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria
Data Protection & Privacy Policy
The Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) is fully committed to protecting the privacy and fundamental rights of every individual whose personal data it handles — including member organisations, trainees, assessors, instructors, and all ATSP audit stakeholders.
In carrying out its mandate of standardisation, certification and supervision of training services across Nigeria's oil and gas sector, OGTAN collects and processes personal data including sensitive documentation submitted through the Accredited Training Service Provider (ATSP) audit process. This policy explains how that data is handled, protected, and what rights you hold as a data subject.
Contents
1Our legal basis & scope
5Third-party ATSP auditors
2Data we collect & why
6Your rights as a data subject
3Our data protection commitments
7Contact & complaints
4Member organisations' obligations
8Policy amendments
01 Our Legal Basis & Scope
OGTAN operates as the data controller for all personal data collected in connection with its regulatory and accreditation activities. This policy applies to all data subjects whose information OGTAN handles, including:
Representatives and staff of member organisations
Trainees enrolled in OGTAN-accredited programmes
Assessors and instructors involved in ATSP delivery
Third-party auditors appointed by OGTAN
Website visitors and general enquirers
We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, all directives issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the data confidentiality obligations embedded in our Training Quality Standard.
Personal data in our custody is processed lawfully, collected only for defined purposes, kept accurate and secure, and retained no longer than is necessary.
02 Data We Collect & Why
OGTAN collects personal data strictly limited to what is necessary for the following purposes:
Membership Registration & Directory
Organisation name, address, RC number, Managing Director details, ownership structure, zone, and subscription type.
ATSP Accreditation & Audit
Compliance documents (PENCOM, Tax Clearance, ITF, NUPRC/NMDPRA permits), organisational structure, faculty credentials, training facility data, and financial records reviewed under strict audit-only access.
Trainee & Instructor Records
Name, contact details, qualifications, training participation, assessment outcomes, and certification records.
Website & Portal Activity
IP address, browser type, pages visited, form submissions — collected via cookies and analytics for security and service improvement.
03 Our Data Protection Commitments
As the data controller, OGTAN affirms its unwavering commitment to the integrity and security of every data it collects:
✔Transparent notification at the point of data collection
✔Encryption of sensitive financial records
✔Lawful and proportionate processing at all times
✔Timely breach notification to NITDA and affected data subjects
✔Safeguarding the right of access, rectification, and erasure
✔Absolute prohibition on the sale of personal data to any third party
✔Strict confidentiality of all ATSP audit documentation
✔Mandatory data protection training for all OGTAN staff and auditors
04 Member Organisations' Obligations
Member organisations are required, as a condition of ATSP accreditation, to maintain their own Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security Policy in accordance with OGTAN's Training Quality Standards.
This obligation ensures that every OGTAN-accredited training provider operates with data protection practices that are consistent, auditable, and aligned with the NDPR 2019 — protecting the personal data of all trainees and staff in their custody.
OGTAN reserves the right to assess compliance with this requirement as part of the periodic ATSP audit and standardisation process. Failure to maintain an adequate policy may constitute grounds for suspension or withdrawal of accreditation.
05 Third-Party ATSP Auditors
Third-party ATSP auditors appointed by OGTAN operate under the following strict controls:
Signed Data Processing & Non-Disclosure Agreement
Every appointed auditor must execute a binding DPA and NDA before accessing any member data.
Limited-Purpose Access Only
Auditors may access member financial records solely for the purpose of the accreditation audit — no secondary use is permitted.
Training Quality Standard Compliance
All data handling during the audit must be conducted in strict compliance with all relevant sections of OGTAN's Training Quality Standard.
No Onward Disclosure
Auditors are prohibited from disclosing, sharing, copying, or retaining any member data beyond the scope and duration of the audit engagement.
06 Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the NDPR 2019, every individual whose data OGTAN processes has the following rights:
Right of Access
Request a copy of personal data OGTAN holds about you.
Right to Object
Object to processing for direct marketing or profiling.
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Withdraw Consent
At any time, as easily as it was given.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion where data is no longer needed.
Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with NITDA or the relevant supervisory authority.
To exercise any of the above rights, report a concern, or obtain a copy of OGTAN's full Data Protection Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@ogtan.org.ng. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
07 Contact & Complaints
Data Protection Officer
Name:
OGTAN DPO
Email:
dpo@ogtan.org.ng
Web:
ogtan.org.ng
Address:
20 Awudu Ekpekha Blvd, Lagos
Supervisory Authority
Name:
NITDA
Email:
info@nitda.gov.ng
Web:
nitda.gov.ng
Address:
No. 28 Port Harcourt Crescent, Abuja
08 Policy Amendments
OGTAN reserves the right to review and update this policy from time to time in response to changes in the NDPR, NITDA directives, or our internal operational requirements. Any material changes will be communicated to member organisations by email and posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Continued membership or use of OGTAN services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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