Code4Privacy Hackathon

2025

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Privacy in Action:
Solutions to foster digital trust.

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Code4Privacy

Hackathon 2025

Theme:

Privacy in Action:
Solutions to foster digital trust.

Register Here

Code4Privacy

Hackathon 2025

Theme:

Privacy in Action:
Solutions to foster digital trust.

Register Here
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About the Code4Privacy Hackathon

In a world where data is invaluable, ensuring its privacy and security at every stage is paramount. The code4Privacy hackathon seeks to foster creativity, collaboration, inclusivity, and a culture of data privacy. 

Students from Nigeria Tertiary institutions with relevant skills set in coding, design, software development, project management etc. are encouraged to come up with project ideas that enhance the privacy of data subjects and incorporate privacy by design.

Female students are strongly encouraged to participate. The hackathon will feature educational webinars as well as interactive mentorship sessions. Participants stand a chance to win cash prizes and other prizes such as internships, scholarships, and certifications.
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Code4Privacy Hackathon Highlights

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Get Involved

Be a Participant

We’re looking for passionate, committed students ready to make an impact! Ideal participants are those who can dedicate at least 5 hours per week during the hackathon, have reliable internet access, and a personal device (preferably a laptop). You should be able to work virtually using tools like Google Meet, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and actively engage in mentorship, teamwork, and presentations. We value creative and critical thinkers who bring fresh ideas to real-world challenges, are open to feedback, and eager to learn. If you believe in collaboration, accountability, and using technology for good to advance digital rights and privacy, then this hackathon is for you.

Engage African youths in developing practical, innovative solutions to data protection and privacy challenges through a collaborative virtual hackathon.

  • Engaging Challenges: Tackle real-world privacy problems.

  • Expert Mentorship: Learn from engineers, lawyers, UI/UX pros.

  • Networking: Meet like-minded peers and professionals.

  • Prizes & Recognition:

    • 🥇 N750,000 or $468 (1st Prize)

    • 🥈 N500,000 or $312 (2nd Prize)

    • 🥉 N250,000 or $156 (3rd Prize)

Undergraduate students from any tertiary institution in teams of 3, with at least one female member.

  • Coding: Python, Java, JS, or C++

  • Tools: React, Flutter, Firebase, Google Workspace

  • Knowledge: NDPA, privacy-by-design, data ethics

  • Soft Skills: Teamwork, communication, time management

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Be a Volunteer

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Want to support a meaningful cause while gaining valuable experience? As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in organizing, mentoring, facilitating sessions, and supporting team progress. It’s an opportunity to:

Be a Sponsor

Organizations that support this initiative demonstrate leadership in privacy, digital innovation, and social responsibility. Sponsoring the Code4Privacy Hackathon offers:

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our Sponsors