Your Rights When You Share Data for AI in Nigeria: Consent, Withdrawal and Deletion

When you share recordings of your work or conversations for AI training, you have rights. Understanding these rights is key to ensuring your data is used responsibly and ethically. TrustAm is committed to upholding these rights, aligning with Nigerian data protection laws. This guide explains your consent, your ability to withdraw consent, and your right to request data deletion.

Is Recording Videos for AI Legit? Understanding Informed Consent

The question of whether recording videos for AI is legitimate often comes down to how consent is handled. At TrustAm, informed consent is the bedrock of our data collection process. Before you record anything, you will be asked to state a consent line on video, in your own language. This ensures you understand exactly what you are agreeing to. This consent information, including the version and date, is included with the data when it is licensed to buyers. This practice aligns with the principles of data protection, ensuring that your participation is voluntary and fully informed, in line with regulations like the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 [NDP Act GAID 2025].

For conversations, every speaker must give their consent before recording begins. Bystanders' faces are automatically blurred to protect their privacy. This commitment to consent is crucial for building trust and ensuring ethical AI development. If you're curious about the types of work that can be recorded, consider reading How Nigerian Artisans Can Earn From First-Person Video of Their Trade.

Can I Stop My Data Being Used? Understanding Withdrawal of Consent

Your right to control your data extends to being able to change your mind. You always have the right to withdraw your consent for the future licensing of your recorded data. This means that even if you have previously agreed to share your recordings, you can decide to stop that at any point. If you choose to withdraw your consent, TrustAm will cease licensing your data to new buyers from that moment onwards.

This withdrawal process is straightforward. You can initiate this by contacting TrustAm directly. We understand that circumstances and preferences can change, and we respect your decision to change how your data is used. This right is fundamental to responsible data handling and is supported by Nigerian data protection regulations [Nigeria Data Protection Commission].

What Happens to My Data If I Ask for Deletion?

Beyond withdrawing future consent, you also have the right to request the deletion of your approved recordings. This means that once your data has been collected and approved, you can ask for it to be permanently removed from our systems. While approved recordings are kept for licensing, we provide a mechanism for you to exercise your right to be forgotten.

Recordings that are not approved by our reviewers are automatically deleted after 90 days. For approved recordings, your request for deletion will be processed according to our data retention policies. It's important to understand that once data is licensed to a buyer, especially in large datasets, immediate global deletion may be technically challenging. However, TrustAm will take all reasonable steps to remove your data from future licensing agreements and from our active storage. For more on how recordings are reviewed, see How Review Works for AI Recording Work: Why Some Minutes Get Cut.

The security of your data is paramount. Identifiable information like BVN/NIN is stored as a salted hash with only the last four digits visible. This ensures that even if data were compromised, your core identity information remains protected.

TrustAm's Commitment to Data Privacy and Ethical AI

TrustAm is built on a foundation of trust and transparency. We understand that contributing your work and voice to AI development is a significant step. That's why we adhere strictly to ethical data collection practices and legal requirements. Our process includes thorough verification of contributors, secure storage of data, and a commitment to user control.

Every recording is secured with multiple layers of protection. We use technologies like motion sensors and GPS alongside video, and all recordings are automatically checked for quality issues. Trained reviewers then approve each minute of content. This meticulous process ensures that the data we provide to AI developers is high-quality and ethically sourced. We believe that ethical data collection is not just a legal requirement but a moral imperative for building AI responsibly. For AI companies looking for reliable data, understanding these ethical considerations is vital, as detailed in Buying AI Training Data From Nigeria: A Buyer's Guide.

The development of AI in Nigeria is guided by national strategies such as the one from NCAIR/NITDA [National Artificial Intelligence Strategy], which emphasizes ethical considerations and data governance. TrustAm's practices are designed to be in full compliance with these forward-looking national objectives.