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ARTICLE · 14 AUGUST 2024

Data Protection As A Culture - More Than The Mandatory Annual Audit

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More than ever, compliance with data protection obligations has become a critical concern for organizations across various industries in today's digital age. With the advent of stringent regulations such as the GDPR...

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Olumide Osundolire
Olumide Osundolire
Vanessa Obi
Vanessa Obi

More than ever, compliance with data protection obligations has become a critical concern for organizations across various industries in today's digital age. With the advent of stringent regulations such as the GDPR, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (the "NDPA")1 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (the "NDPR")2, data processing entities are compelled at the risk of stiff penalties to prioritize safeguarding personal data and ensuring that the privacy rights of individuals are respected and protected. While conducting an annual data protection audit3 and submitting compliance returns4 is undoubtedly an essential aspect of data protection compliance, it is just one piece of the puzzle in the larger framework of ensuring robust data protection practices.

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