The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has affirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Ondo state government to foster a culture of Data Protection while also generating employment opportunities for youth in the state. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, made this declaration during a meeting with His […]
DATA PROTECTION
The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has issued an order for a comprehensive investigation into allegations of unauthorized access to the personal data of individuals enrolled in the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database. This move comes as a response to growing public […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has forged two significant Memoranda of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), marking a pivotal step towards enhancing data protection initiatives across diverse sectors. At the signing ceremony held at the […]
To enhance data protection measures and accountability in Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has released a crucial Guidance Notice mandating the registration of data controllers and processors in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023. The Guidance Notice, marked NDPC/HQ/GN/VOL.02/24, serves to clarify the types […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to finalizing the National Data Fusion Centre (NCDFC) to facilitate seamless information sharing among security agencies, aimed at curbing criminal activities across Nigeria. Speaking at a recent meeting held at the Ministry […]
With the aim of bolstering data protection in Nigeria, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, announced the commission’s achievement of engaging with 163 Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). Dr. Olatunji highlighted the collaborative efforts between NDPC and DPCOs, […]
Organizations throughout Lagos Nigeria are making significant strides towards heightened efficiency and streamlined workflows by wholeheartedly embracing Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), as endorsed by esteemed Information and Communications experts. Dr. Patrick Ede, Director of ICT Operations at PPC Limited, Nigeria’s premier ICT and infrastructure development company, and a recognized authority […]
In anticipation of its upcoming enforcement drive in 2024, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has taken a proactive step by issuing a comprehensive Code of Conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs) in Nigeria. The move aims to ensure a high level of professionalism among firms licensed to provide […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has set machinery in motion to enforce data subjects’ rights and promote trust in Nigeria’s digital economy ecosystem. In its Guidance Notice titled: GUIDANCE NOTICE ON THE FILING OF DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT RETURNS (CAR), the Commission advises data controllers and processors to file compliance […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has embarked on a journey of cooperation with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) in the United Kingdom. The NDPC delegation, led by its National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently conducted a study visit to the OIC’s offices in London and Wilmslow, UK, […]