The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reportedly fined Fidelity Bank the sum of ₦555.8 million for data-privacy violations. In this piece, Pamela Victor-Ibitamuno, associate at Infusion Lawyers, shares insights and lessons for data controllers and data processors.
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Data Protection and Privacy
Policy & Regulations
Regulatory Compliance
August 31, 2024
NDPC’s ₦555.8 Million Fine against Fidelity Bank over Alleged Data Privacy Violation: Insights and Lessons
Policy & Regulations
Regulatory Compliance
August 3, 2023
Understanding the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023: Obligations of Digital Platforms and Businesses
The objective of this article is to provide a general understanding of the NDPA, highlighting its provisions from five perspectives, namely constitutional, legal & regulatory, administrative, technical/organizational, and economic perspectives. I also point out the NDPA’s relationship with previous and other similar legislation. Finally, I outline obligations digital platforms and businesses must comply with in order to safely do business in Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
Data Protection and Privacy
Regulatory Compliance
Updates & Headlines
March 23, 2023
Regulatory Update: Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) extends deadline for Data Compliance Audit Returns to 30 June 2023.
The deadline for filing the Data Compliance Audit Returns for the year ended 2022 in Nigeria has been extended to 30 June 2023 by the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (the “NDPB”). This means Data Controllers and Data Processors who have not filed their returns before the regular and statutory deadline of 15 March of every year now have ample time to do so.
Data Protection and Privacy
Tech Entrepreneurs
August 26, 2021
NITDA fines Sokoloan N10 Million for privacy invasion: Lessons for Businesses that Control Personal Data in Nigeria
by Gabriel Eze, Associate Privacy breaches by online lending platforms; the new normal that must be curbed? Data-privacy breaches by a number of online lending platforms in Nigeria appear to be the new normal that must be curbed… Read more
Data Protection and Privacy
May 6, 2021
A Precaution to Businesses that Control Personal Data: NITDA’s N5million fine against Electronic Settlement Limited as a Case in Point
by Gabriel Eze, Associate The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is a data protection authority in Nigeria. It issued the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (the ‘NDPR’). The NDPR requires data controllers that process personal data that meet certain.. Read more
Data Protection and Privacy
Industry Insight
Technology Law
July 15, 2019
Nigeria: New regulation demonstrates a serious approach to data protection
This is a fresh piece published by DataGuidance by OneTrust. It is written by our Lead Partner Senator Iyere Ihenyen who is Nigeria’s expert contributor to DataGuidance by OneTrust. Excerpt “On 25 January 2019, the National Information Technology Development Agency.. Read more
Other Posts
May 21, 2019
Cyber Security for Lawyers and Law Firms: Tackling Cyber risks and Data Breaches
This is a study on Nigerian law firms’ cybersecurity and data protection hygiene. The data represented in this study is a compilation of data by the author and gathered through an online anonymized survey. The data points were specifically selected.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 1, 2018
Day 1: Do NOT share your password with anyone!
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host for the next 31 days. Whenever you share your password, you become vulnerable to cyber attacks. This may cause you to lose personal and sensitive information that may hurt you.. Read more
Technology Law
September 12, 2017
Popups: How Clicking ‘YES’ or ‘No’ Can Compromise Your Security
by Mallick Bolakale Did you know that your privacy can be breached by a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answer to popups on a web browser? Yes, it can. When your privacy is breached, your security may be compromised. And this is.. Read more
IP & IT Advocacy
Technology Law
July 26, 2017
The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill: Thumbs Down on Data Protection & Privacy
The Nigeria Senate recently passed the Whistle Blowers Protection Bill. The Bill was passed to help ensure the safety of citizens who blow the whistle against public officers and public bodies that indulge in improper conducts. This is a welcome development. But what’s not welcomed about.. Read more