The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a sweeping investigation into organisations across key sectors of the economy over alleged data breaches and non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. The probe will cover banks, insurers, pension operators, hospitality firms, gaming companies, and insurance brokers, among others, […]
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reportedly failed to disclose critical details surrounding its recent N766 million fine against MultiChoice Nigeria, despite receiving a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). On July 6, NDPC announced that MultiChoice Nigeria, operator of DStv and GOtv, […]
In a landmark enforcement action, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Multichoice Nigeria a staggering ₦766,242,500 for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). Investigations revealed: Illegal cross-border transfer of Nigerian subscribers’ data; Intrusive and disproportionate data processing of both subscribers and their non-subscriber friends; Breach of privacy […]
…Trains 500 DPOs to Bridge Employment Gap In a significant move aimed at empowering Nigerian youth and promoting digital safety, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), unveiled a series of nationwide initiatives geared towards enhancing data literacy, digital job creation, and personal data protection among young […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have launched a collaborative initiative aimed at bolstering data protection in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. The newly inaugurated Data Protection in Telecommunications Working Group (DPTWG) was established in Abuja, with a mandate to safeguard the privacy rights of over […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) recorded a significant increase in data protection revenue, rising by 93.6% to N12 billion in 2024 from N6.2 billion in 2023. This was disclosed in the Commission’s 2024 Annual Data Protection Report. The report also highlighted a substantial rise in job creation within the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have initiated a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing data protection measures within the election process. This development follows an interactive meeting held at the INEC headquarters, where both organizations sought to ensure the safeguarding of personal […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG), through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has imposed fines totaling N400 million on four banks and three other companies for violations related to breaches of citizens’ data. This was announced by the National Commissioner of NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, during a presentation of the […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and KPMG, is spearheading the development of open banking frameworks to enhance financial inclusion in the country. Read Also: Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Examines Alleged Data Breach by GTB and Zenith Bank Dr. Vincent Olatunji, […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has taken proactive steps to enhance data protection initiatives by signing two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with key regulatory agencies: the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). Read Also: NDPC Advocates for Data Protection […]
