NDPB Chieftain Orders Investigation On The Violation Of Citizens’ Data Privacy In The Organ Transplant Case

Share, like and Comment

The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has ordered an investigation into the use and public circulation of the personal data allegedly belonging to Nwamini David and Sonia Ekweremadu in the ongoing case of organ transplant pending before a British Court.

The Bureau notes with concern that certain sensitive personal data purportedly belonging to the two Nigerian citizens (complainant and patient) in this case are being processed by data controllers – particularly media organizations – without regard to the implications under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.

NDPR prohibits the processing of personal data without informed consent or other lawful bases known to law. Accordingly, all data controllers and all persons are hereby warned of the consequences of using anyone’s data in violation of NDPR.

The Bureau recognizes the vital role of media organizations in educating the general public. In carrying out this important assignment, however, it is obligatory to respect the boundaries of citizens’ privacy.

 The Bureau has set machinery in motion to cooperate with other public institutions within and outside Nigeria in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the instant case.


Share, like and Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Next Post

Pantami Brings The Digital Economic Agenda To Minna

Wed Jun 29 , 2022
Share, like and CommentThe message of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ibrahim Pantami, who was the special guest at the weekend commissioning of a ‘Digital Nigeria Centre’ at the Father O’Connel Science College, Minna, Niger State, focused on the Federal Government’s agenda to transform the […]

You May Like