Welcome to Dikoding Deception, an online media platform dedicated to fact-checking and combating disinformation. By using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. This policy aligns with Zambia’s Data Protection Act and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure the security and lawful processing of personal data.
1. Data Protection Principles
Dikoding Deception is committed to processing personal data in accordance with the following principles:
- Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
- Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
- Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary.
- Accurate and kept up to date.
- Retained only as long as necessary.
- Processed securely to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or damage.
2. General Provisions
- This policy applies to all personal data processed by Dikoding Deception.
- A designated Data Protection Officer will oversee compliance.
- The policy will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
3. Lawful, Fair, and Transparent Processing
- Dikoding Deception maintains a Register of Systems to track data processing activities.
- Individuals have the right to access their personal data, and requests will be handled in a timely manner.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Dikoding Deception processes personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent (explicit opt-in required).
- Legal obligations.
- Public interest or legitimate interests.
Where consent is the basis, individuals have the right to withdraw it at any time.
5. Data Collection and Minimisation
Dikoding Deception will collect and process personal data only when necessary for the following purposes:
- Newsletter subscriptions.
- User input, feedback, or registration.
- Event or workshop participation.
- Donations and reporting.
Only essential data such as online identifiers (e.g., IP addresses) will be collected through third-party plugins.
6. Data Accuracy and Updates
- Reasonable steps will be taken to ensure personal data remains accurate and up to date.
- Individuals may request corrections by emailing info@dikodingdeception.com.
7. Data Retention and Archiving
- Data will only be retained for as long as necessary for the stated purposes.
- An annual review will determine data retention needs.
- Data that is no longer required will be securely deleted.
8. Data Security
- Personal data is securely stored using up-to-date software.
- Access is restricted to authorized personnel.
- Data deletion is performed securely to prevent recovery.
- Back-up and disaster recovery solutions are in place.
9. Data Breach Management
In the event of a data breach:
- The risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms will be assessed promptly.
- Affected individuals and regulatory authorities will be notified if required by law.
10. User Rights
Under Zambia’s Data Protection Act and the EU GDPR, users have the right to:
- Access their personal data.
- Request corrections or deletions.
- Object to or restrict data processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
Requests should be sent to info@dikodingdeception.com
11. Third-Party Services
Dikoding Deception may use third-party services for analytics, payments, and other features. These services operate under their own privacy policies, and users should review them accordingly.
12. Changes to Terms and Conditions
Dikoding Deception reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes.
13. Contact Information
For inquiries related to these Terms and Conditions, please contact: Email: info@dikodingdeception.com
