…Promises to safeguard personal information By Blessing Chidinma, Abuja The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into allegations of unauthorised access to the personal data of enrollees in the database of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a Guidance Notice (NDPC) to data controllers and processors of major importance. This is to clarify the categories of organisations required to register with the Commission under the Nigeria Data Protection Act…
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has revealed that over 10,000 jobs and N400 million revenue have come into the sector since the creation of a regulatory body. National Commissioner/CEO, Dr. Vincent O. Olatunji, revealed the…
In a significant move towards fortifying data protection measures, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has introduced a Code of Conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs) operating in the country. The announcement came from the National Commissioner of NDPC,…
In a significant move towards fortifying data protection measures, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has introduced a Code of Conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs) operating in the country. The announcement came from the National Commissioner of NDPC,…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has issued a Code of Conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organisations, DPCOs, in the country. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this is in line with the commission’s enforcement drive in…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) launched the Nigeria Data Protection Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (NDP-SRAP 2023-2027) on Wednesday in Abuja. The action plan is expected to create about 500,000 jobs and generate more than N125 billion in revenues.…
…declares data privacy a fundamental human right The Federal Government has revealed plans to enact more data Protection laws to strengthen the institutional framework in the country. The Minister made the remark during a two-day sensitization workshop organized in Abuja by the…
By Ibiyemi Mathew The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has declared the regulation to obtain bank customers’ social media handles illegal. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week issued new regulations mandating financial institutions to gather additional…
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), said it was ready to start oil exploration in Ogoniland. The Managing Director, NDPC, Ali Zara, has said this during…
