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.
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Policy & Regulations
Regulatory Compliance
August 3, 2023
Understanding the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023: Obligations of Digital Platforms and Businesses
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
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 29, 2018
Day 29: Keep (your) kids away from danger online.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 29. To view previous posts, click here. Kids may be exposed to danger online. Teach (your) kids what they can and can’t share over the Internet. Kids.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 16, 2018
Day 16: When Online, ‘free’ isn’t always ‘free’.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 17. To view previous posts, click here. There are many free online services available on the Internet. From storing of documents or media in the cloud to.. Read more
Intellectual Property
January 23, 2018
IP ABC™ (Week 3): Can I sue FlexiBank for using my image?
To view the subscribed-email version of IP ABC, click here. Question of the Week (3) I’m Alade Thomas, a Nollywood comedian. Last weekend, I discovered a bank in Nigeria used my photo in one of its Instagram posts. The photo is a shot.. 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