Compliance & Security

Built on Trust

Bytte operates under strict data governance, following global standards for privacy, security, and ethical AI practices.

How We Protect Your Data

Bytte is committed to the highest standards of data protection, security, and ethical AI. We align our practices with global frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and trust.

Early-Stage Compliance Notice: As an early-stage company, Bytte follows best practices aligned with NDPA, GDPR, SOC-2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, OECD AI Principles, and NIST AI RMF. While we are working toward formal certifications, our operations are designed with these frameworks in mind to ensure responsible data handling from day one.

Data Privacy

We align with NDPA and GDPR requirements, ensuring lawful data collection, consent management, and individual rights protection.

NDPA • GDPR Aligned

Security Standards

Our operations follow SOC-2 and ISO 27001-aligned practices for information security management and access controls.

SOC-2 • ISO 27001 Aligned

AI Governance

We follow ISO 42001, OECD AI Principles, and NIST AI RMF for responsible AI development and dataset governance.

ISO 42001 • OECD • NIST Aligned

Documentation

All datasets include standardized Data Cards with provenance documentation, methodology, and limitations disclosed.

Transparent

NDPA & GDPR Compliance

Bytte aligns with Nigeria's Data Protection Act (NDPA) and the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure lawful, transparent, and secure data handling practices.

Consent Management

All data contributors provide explicit, informed consent. We maintain detailed consent records and ensure data is collected only for specified, legitimate purposes.

Individual Rights

We respect data subject rights including access, rectification, erasure, and portability. Contributors can exercise these rights through our documented processes.

Work-for-Hire Agreements

Clear IP ownership through work-for-hire contracts. All contributors understand how their data will be used and licensed to third parties.

Data Minimization

We collect only the data necessary for stated purposes. Personal information is anonymized where possible, and retention periods are clearly defined.

SOC-2 & ISO 27001 Aligned Practices

Our security operations follow industry-leading standards to protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability throughout the entire data lifecycle.

Access Controls

Role-based access controls (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data systems.

Encryption

Data is encrypted at rest and in transit using industry-standard protocols (TLS 1.3, AES-256) to protect against unauthorized access.

Audit Trails

Comprehensive logging and monitoring of all data access and modifications. Audit trails are maintained for accountability and incident response.

Secure Infrastructure

Data is stored on secure, redundant infrastructure with regular backups. We implement network segmentation and intrusion detection systems.

Vendor Management

Third-party vendors undergo security assessments. We ensure our partners meet equivalent security standards through due diligence processes.

Responsible AI Development

Bytte aligns with ISO 42001, OECD AI Principles, and NIST AI Risk Management Framework to ensure our datasets support transparent, robust, and human-centered AI systems.

Transparency & Explainability

Following OECD AI Principles, we provide clear documentation on dataset sources, collection methods, and potential limitations. Every dataset includes comprehensive provenance information.

Human-Centered Design

Our data collection prioritizes human welfare and dignity. Native speakers are fairly compensated, and we ensure cultural sensitivity in all annotation processes.

Risk Management (NIST AI RMF)

We follow the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the dataset lifecycle including bias, privacy, and safety concerns.

Bias & Fairness Assessment

Datasets undergo rigorous evaluation for demographic representation, dialect coverage, and potential biases. We document known limitations and provide guidance for responsible use.

ISO 42001 AI Management System

Our operations align with ISO 42001 for AI management systems, ensuring systematic governance of AI-related risks and opportunities in our dataset development process.

Ethical Data Sourcing

We adhere to ethical AI principles: no deceptive practices, fair compensation for contributors, and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity in all data collection activities.

Our Compliance Framework

Bytte aligns its practices with internationally recognized standards and frameworks for data protection, security, and AI governance.

NDPA

Nigeria Data Protection Act

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

SOC 2

Service Organization Control

ISO 27001

Information Security Management

ISO 42001

AI Management System

OECD

AI Principles

NIST AI RMF

AI Risk Management Framework

Data Cards

Dataset Documentation Standard

Documentation & Transparency: All Bytte datasets include standardized Data Cards with detailed provenance documentation, collection methodology, validation metrics (IAA, WER, F1 scores), known limitations, intended use cases, and ethical considerations. We believe transparency is fundamental to responsible AI development.

Data Provenance

Complete chain of custody documentation from collection through validation. Every dataset includes information about source, contributors, collection dates, and processing history.

Continuous Monitoring

Regular audits and reviews ensure ongoing compliance with evolving standards. We update our practices as regulations and best practices develop.

Training & Awareness

Our team receives ongoing training on data protection, security best practices, and ethical AI principles to maintain high standards across all operations.