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13 most frequently asked questions about the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023.
Here are answers to some of the most interesting questions we have been asked by clients and prospects about NDPA while in the field.
The advent of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in January 2019—Nigeria’s
pioneering data protection framework, ushered in a structured approach to safeguarding personal data. Building upon this foundation, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) solidified the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) as the cornerstone of data protection compliance activities and programs within Nigerian organizations.
A compliance journey must be run as a marathon, and not a race. As Africa’s digital economy continues to grow dynamically, the need for robust data protection and compliance has never been more pressing. From financial institutions to e-commerce platforms, businesses across the continent are collecting and processing vast amounts of personal data. But with this growth comes an increased responsibility to protect this information. Data compliance—the process of adhering to laws governing how data is collected, stored, and used—has become essential for businesses operating in Africa.
In today’s digital age, data privacy has become a paramount concern for businesses and individuals alike. As data breaches and unauthorized data sharing become increasingly common, countries around the world are implementing stringent data protection regulations to safeguard personal information. This article delves into some of the key data privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), and Rwanda’s Law No. 58/2018, to highlight the global emphasis on data privacy and what it means for businesses operating in these regions.
The NDPR Compliance journey is largely about managing an organisation’s ever-increasing exposure to risks relating to the Regulation, data protection, and information security and the fast adoption of digital transformation initiatives.
This eBook is designed to help organizations, Data Protection Officers, Risk Managers, and Privacy Teams understand risk management from an NDPR, Information Security and Privacy Perspective and explore who to mitigate these risks.