# How to ask Nija for a record

Find out where to send a request for a record Nija holds, and what to put in it.

## Where do I send a request for a record?

Send a request for a record to privacy@nija.africa: give your name and a way to reach you, say who the record is about, and describe the records you want.

- [Privacy policy](https://nija.africa/privacy)

## What should my request say?

Give your name and a way to reach you, say whether the record is about you, about someone you act for, or something else, and describe the records you are after.

When you ask on behalf of another person, say what authority you have to act for them.

## Is there a quicker way to get my own account data?

Yes: once signed in, you can download a signed copy of your own account data yourself under Settings, Your data and privacy.

- [Your privacy](https://nija.africa/help/your-privacy)