he Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is the regulator responsible for enforcing data protection compliance in Nigeria.
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Meta, NDPC resolve $32.8m privacy dispute out of court
Meta Platforms, Inc. and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have reached an out-of-court settlement in their dispute over a…
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Data Protection Laws in Nigeria
The main data protection law in Nigeria is the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), which establishes the Nigeria Data…
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What is the maximum fine for non compliance with NDPR?
The maximum fine for non-compliance with Nigeria’s NDPR depends on whether the organization is considered of “major importance.” For a…
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What are the six principles that organisations must follow to comply with the data protection Act?
The six core data protection principles that organizations must follow are: 1. Lawful, fair, and transparent processing; 2. Purpose limitation;…
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Step-by-Step process for NDPC compliance registration
The step-by-step process for NDPC compliance begins with documentation and internal preparation, followed by registration with the NDPC, and then…
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How to know if your organization is required to register for data protection compliance with the NDPC
Your organization must register with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) if it is a “data controller or processor of…
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Fidelity Bank Fined ₦555.8 million for violating the data privacy of its customers.
In August 2024, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) fined Fidelity Bank ₦555.8 million for violating the data privacy of…
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Firm fined 100k Pounds for data breach
The Medical Specialist Group (MSG) in Guernsey was fined £100,000 after a 2021 cyberattack exposed sensitive patient data, which was…
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How schools can ensure data protection compliance and avoid these consequences
How schools can ensure compliance and avoid these consequences Obtain proper and explicit consent: When handling children’s data, it is…
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