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What is the maximum fine for non compliance with NDPR?

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The maximum fine for non-compliance with Nigeria's NDPR depends on whether the organization is considered of "major importance." For a Data Controller or Processor of Major Importance, the fine is the greater of ₦10,000,000 or 2% of its annual gross revenue from the preceding year. For other organizations, the fine is the greater of ₦2,000,000 or 2% of its annual gross revenue from the preceding year. For Data Controllers or Processors of Major Importance: The maximum fine is the higher amount between ₦10,000,000 and 2% of the preceding year's annual gross revenue. For other organizations: The maximum fine is the higher amount between ₦2,000,000 and 2% of the preceding year's annual gross revenue. Additionally, other penalties can include an order to remedy the violation, compensation to data subjects, or criminal prosecution for serious violations.

The maximum fine for non-compliance with Nigeria’s NDPR depends on whether the organization is considered of “major importance.” For a Data Controller or Processor of Major Importance, the fine is the greater of ₦10,000,000 or 2% of its annual gross revenue from the preceding year. For other organizations, the fine is the greater of ₦2,000,000 or 2% of its annual gross revenue from the preceding year. 

  • For Data Controllers or Processors of Major Importance: The maximum fine is the higher amount between ₦10,000,000 and 2% of the preceding year’s annual gross revenue.
  • For other organizations: The maximum fine is the higher amount between ₦2,000,000 and 2% of the preceding year’s annual gross revenue. 
The maximum fine for non-compliance with Nigeria's NDPR depends on whether the organization is considered of "major importance." For a Data Controller or Processor of Major Importance, the fine is the greater of ₦10,000,000 or 2% of its annual gross revenue from the preceding year. For other organizations, the fine is the greater of ₦2,000,000 or 2% of its annual gross revenue from the preceding year. For Data Controllers or Processors of Major Importance: The maximum fine is the higher amount between ₦10,000,000 and 2% of the preceding year's annual gross revenue. For other organizations: The maximum fine is the higher amount between ₦2,000,000 and 2% of the preceding year's annual gross revenue. Additionally, other penalties can include an order to remedy the violation, compensation to data subjects, or criminal prosecution for serious violations.
The maximum fine for non-compliance with Nigeria’s NDPR depends on whether the organization is considered of “major importance.” For a Data Controller or Processor of Major Importance, the fine is the greater of ₦10,000,000 or 2% of its annual gross revenue from the preceding year. For other organizations, the fine is the greater of ₦2,000,000 or 2% of its annual gross revenue from the preceding year. For Data Controllers or Processors of Major Importance: The maximum fine is the higher amount between ₦10,000,000 and 2% of the preceding year’s annual gross revenue. For other organizations: The maximum fine is the higher amount between ₦2,000,000 and 2% of the preceding year’s annual gross revenue. Additionally, other penalties can include an order to remedy the violation, compensation to data subjects, or criminal prosecution for serious violations.

Additionally, other penalties can include an order to remedy the violation, compensation to data subjects, or criminal prosecution for serious violations. 

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