Nigeria Data Protection Act Annual Audit

The Act

The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), introduced by NITDA in January 2019, laid the foundation for data protection practices in Nigeria, requiring organizations to conduct annual audits and ensure compliance. Recognizing the need for a more focused regulatory approach, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) was established in 2021 to oversee the enforcement of the NDPR, creating greater awareness and driving accountability in data governance.

The journey culminated in 2023 with the enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and the establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The NDPA expanded on the principles of the NDPR and NDPB’s efforts, providing a comprehensive legal framework to address emerging challenges. This progression, from NITDA to NDPB and finally to NDPC, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to protecting personal data and aligning with global standards in the digital economy.

We are a licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO) that thrives by helping organisations identify and mitigate their data protection and privacy compliance risks and challenges, alongside their information security and cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. We work with organisations to provide a secure operating environment, achieve regulatory compliance, mitigate cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and stay within the boundaries of applicable regulations.
 
Our dedicated and professional team specialises in solving complex compliance issues, creating bespoke and flexible business solutions for a variety of clients across different industries.

Audit Process

The Audit process includes a set of detailed remediation activities that would be implemented by Dataworks Analytics and Consultancy Services. These activities would be delivered using industry best practice data protection principles and guidelines.

At Dataworks Analytics, we are well versed and experienced in dealing with clients of various calibers’ and have successfully to date, supported the remediation and comprehensive efforts required by our clients who need to meet their obligations to NDPC (Nigeria Data Protection Commission).

Non-compliance with the Act can cause irremediable damage to your business, and these may range from:

Fines

Significant financial penalties from the supervisory authority, the NDPC

Breach of Trust

Breach of trust with your invaluable clients and customers

Reputational Damage

To your business, lawsuits, loss of earnings and penalties, etc

Loss

Loss of customers and employee attrition

Delivery Approach
The approach which Dataworks will apply shall bridge the gap between the business’ needs and the main requirement to achieve results, through effective and consistent use of our trusted delivery methods and tools. Our 3 step compliance approach will leverage proven methods, international best practices, robust tools, and comprehensive suite of assets (ranging from reference processes to automation and our extensive toolkit) to deliver an innovative solution.

Our execution approach incorporates proven methodologies, the utilization of extremely qualified personnel, and a highly responsive approach to managing deliverables.

Benefits

Organisations would derive several useful benefits once the NDPA Compliance Audit and remedial activities are completed. These benefits will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Demonstrate the organisation’s commitment to its customers, and its recognition of the importance of the NDPA and data subject rights afforded to its clients and employees.
  • Contribute to improve the customer satisfaction and engagement of the services provided by the Organisation.
  • The Organisation will resolve or mitigate the NDPA compliance related risks that were highlighted and detailed in the NDPA Audit report.
  • Improved privacy maturity and posture for the organisation.
  • NDPA compliant privacy and cookie policies.
  • The organisation will complete the annual NDPA audit and file a report before the 31st of March to meet its immediate compliance goals.
  • Provide an independent review and assurance of data protection policies and practices.
  • Identify data protection risks and provide best practice recommendations on how to eliminate or reduce these risks.

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