OWO OSE JOB CENTER
(Operated BY AFRIPOINT CONSULT LTD)
1. INTRODUCTION
This Employment Data Privacy Policy sets out the manner in which Afripoint Consult Ltd collects, processes, stores, uses, discloses, retains, and protects personal data obtained through the Owo Ose Job Center platform in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, regulations, guidelines, and directives issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, and all other applicable data protection laws in Nigeria.
This Policy applies strictly to employment-related activities conducted through the Owo Ose Job Center platform and governs the personal data of job applicants, employees, employers, recruiters, platform administrators, and other users who interact with the platform for recruitment, job placement, or employment facilitation purposes.
Afripoint Consult Ltd is a subsidiary of Afripoint Group Ltd and operates Owo Ose Job Center as a recruitment and employment facilitation platform. References to “we”, “us”, or “our” in this Policy mean Afripoint Consult Ltd.
2. DATA CONTROLLER AND PLATFORM INFORMATION
Afripoint Consult Ltd is the Data Controller responsible for all personal data processed through the Owo Ose Job Center platform. The platform operates under the name Owo Ose Job Center and is accessible through the domain www.owoosejobcenter.com, which is used for all online services and official electronic communications.
3. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
This Policy applies to all personal data collected, processed, or stored in connection with employment and recruitment activities on the platform. It covers data relating to job applicants who register, upload profiles, or apply for jobs; employees and staff engaged by the platform or through the platform; employers, recruiters, and organizations that upload job listings; and platform administrators, agents, and service personnel who process employment data in the course of their duties.
This Policy does not apply to data collected for purposes unrelated to employment or recruitment.
4. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED
Afripoint Consult Ltd may process personal data including identification information such as names, photographs, dates of birth, and gender where relevant; contact information such as
email addresses, telephone numbers, and residential addresses; employment and professional information such as curricula vitae, work history, academic qualifications, certifications, references, and skills; account and technical information such as usernames, passwords, IP addresses, login timestamps, and device identifiers; and employer or recruiter information such as company names, business addresses, job listings, and contact persons.
Special category personal data, including health or disability-related information, shall only be processed where strictly necessary for employment purposes and subject to explicit consent and additional safeguards as required by law.
5. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING
Personal data is collected and processed solely for legitimate and lawful employment-related purposes. These purposes include facilitating job applications and recruitment processes, matching job applicants with suitable employers, managing user accounts and platform access, communicating recruitment-related information, conducting screening and shortlisting activities, verifying qualifications and employment history where applicable, complying with legal and regulatory obligations, maintaining platform security, and improving service delivery and platform functionality.
6. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Afripoint Consult Ltd processes personal data on one or more lawful bases recognized under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023. These include the consent of the data subject, the necessity of processing for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests related to employment facilitation, provided such interests do not override the fundamental rights and freedoms of data subjects.
7. CONSENT MANAGEMENT
Where processing is based on consent, such consent is obtained through clear affirmative actions including account registration, application submissions, and other platform interactions. Data subjects may withdraw consent at any time, and such withdrawal shall not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
8. DATA SHARING AND THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE
Personal data may be shared with employers or recruiters for recruitment and employment purposes, with third-party service providers engaged for hosting, communication, analytics, or platform support, and with regulatory or law enforcement authorities where disclosure is required by law. Personal data may also be shared within the Afripoint Group strictly for compliance, audit, governance, or risk management purposes. All third parties with access to
personal data are required to implement adequate data protection measures consistent with applicable law.
9. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY MEASURES
Afripoint Consult Ltd implements appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include restricted access controls, password protection, secure hosting environments, encryption where applicable, staff confidentiality obligations, and internal data protection procedures.
10. DATA RETENTION
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law or regulatory guidance. Retention periods are determined based on operational, legal, and contractual considerations. Where personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with internal retention policies.
11. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
Data subjects have the right to request access to their personal data, request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data, request deletion of personal data subject to legal limitations, object to or restrict processing, withdraw consent where applicable, and lodge complaints with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. Requests relating to these rights may be made through the contact details provided in this Policy.
12. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS
Where personal data is transferred outside Nigeria, such transfers shall be conducted in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 and subject to appropriate safeguards to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
13. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
The platform may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and support analytics. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
14. DATA BREACH MANAGEMENT
Afripoint Consult Ltd maintains procedures for identifying, managing, and responding to personal data breaches. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects, appropriate notifications shall be made to affected data subjects and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission in accordance with applicable law.
15. DATA PROTECTION CONTACT
All enquiries, requests, or complaints relating to personal data processing may be directed to an assessed Officer of Afripoint Consult Ltd through official contact channels to be communicated on the platform.
16. POLICY GOVERNANCE AND REVIEW
This Policy shall be reviewed periodically to ensure ongoing compliance with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements. Updates shall be published on the platform, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
17. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any dispute, claim, or regulatory issue arising from or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without prejudice to the supervisory and enforcement powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
18. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Policy is held to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be severed to the extent of the invalidity or unenforceability, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
19. WAIVER
Failure or delay by Afripoint Consult Ltd to exercise any right or enforce any provision of this Policy shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision, nor shall it affect the validity of this Policy or any part thereof.
20. ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
Afripoint Consult Ltd may transfer or assign its rights and obligations under this Policy in connection with any restructuring, merger, acquisition, or transfer of the Owo Ose Job Center platform, provided that such transfer is carried out in compliance with applicable data protection laws and does not prejudice the rights of data subjects.
21. ENTIRE POLICY
This Policy constitutes the entire data privacy policy governing employment-related personal data processed through the Owo Ose Job Center platform and supersedes any prior privacy statements or representations relating to employment data processing on the platform.
22. AMENDMENT AND UPDATES
Afripoint Consult Ltd reserves the right to amend or update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, operational practices, or platform functionality. Updated versions shall be published on the platform, and continued use of the platform after such publication constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
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