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ARTICLE · 06 MARCH 2024

The Scope Of Data Protection Legislation In Nigeria

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In Nigeria the principal legislation for the regulation of data protection is the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 ("NDPA") which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 14 June 2023.

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In Nigeria the principal legislation for the regulation of data protection is the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 ("NDPA") which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 14 June 2023. The provisions of the NDPA is regulated and enforced by The Nigeria Data Protection Commission ("NDPC"), which is the body responsible for the administration of all data protection matters in Nigeria.

Data protection generally, is the safeguarding and protection of sensitive important information from corruption, damage, compromise or loss.

Various sectors in Nigeria have specific laws, regulations and guidelines with an impact on data protection in Nigeria. They include:

  1. The Consumer Code of Practice Regulations 2007 ("NCC Regulations, 2007") published by the Nigerian Communications Commission ("NCC").

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