The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is pleased to announce the reopening of registration for organizations interested in becoming Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). This move underscores NDPC’s dedication to instilling a culture of accountability and transparency in data processing practices throughout Nigeria. The registration portal, previously closed in 2023, […]
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced increased scrutiny on its licensees following a recent incident involving unauthorized NIN verification by expressverify.com. An investigation into the matter has revealed that a third-party, originally authorized to provide verification services, may have allowed expressverify.com to use its NIN verification credentials […]
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 […]
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 […]
Upholding the principles delineated in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), is poised to launch the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign on Thursday, March 21 in Lagos. Spearheaded by the Nigerian Stakeholders for […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 (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, […]