Digital Space – Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and Fair Data Principles with Mr Olawamiwa Adeoluwa

In this episode of Digital Spaces by Radio IITA, the Data Curator Officer in the Data Management Unit at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Mr. Olawamiwa Adeoluwa, speaks on the critical topic of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and FAIR Data Principles in agricultural research and in the agric space.

The conversation unpacks what constitutes PII, why its protection is essential in data-driven agricultural systems, and the risks associated with improper data handling. Mr. Adeoluwa also explains the FAIR Data Principles—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable—and how they guide responsible data collection, storage, sharing, and reuse within the agricultural and research ecosystem.

Key themes discussed include:

• Understanding PII in agricultural and research data contexts

• Balancing data openness with privacy, ethics, and compliance

• Practical application of FAIR data principles in agricultural research

• The role of data governance and stewardship in strengthening trust and impact

• Why responsible data management is foundational to innovation in agriculture

This episode offers valuable insights for researchers, data managers, policymakers, and agritech practitioners navigating the intersection of data protection, ethics, and open science in agriculture.