Data protection

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NDPC cracks down on 1,369 Nigerian firms over data privacy violations

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EXCLUSIVE

Nigeria charts new path on data protection, but here’s what it means for the tech ecosystem 

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The NDPC is investigating 1,369 companies for privacy breaches, giving them three weeks to meet legal standards or face possible sanctions.



NDPC cracks down on 1,369 Nigerian firms over data privacy violations

Nigeria’s data regulator is investigating 1,369 companies for privacy violations, giving them 21 days to comply or face fines under the new data protection law.

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Nigeria charts new path on data protection, but here’s what it means for the tech ecosystem 

Nigeria is strengthening data protection through GAID 2025 to address growing concerns around user privacy in the digital age. With the rapid rise of tech startups and digital services, personal data is being collected at unprecedented rates, often without proper safguards.

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The NDPC is investigating 1,369 companies for privacy breaches, giving them three weeks to meet legal standards or face possible sanctions.