A major cybersecurity incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of personal data in the global travel industry. European rail service provider Eurail has confirmed that customer data stolen in a recent breach is now being sold on dark web marketplaces. The exposed data may include highly sensitive personal information such as names, travel […]
The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, led a delegation to the French Embassy in Lagos to explore strategic collaboration between Nigeria and France in advancing data protection, privacy innovation, and regulatory capacity. The meeting represents a major step toward international cooperation in privacy regulation, positioning Nigeria […]
This article is part of our Data Subject Rights series, explaining individual rights under NDPA, GDPR, and global data protection laws. Algorithms increasingly decide who gets a loan, a job interview, insurance coverage, social media visibility, or even access to essential services. While automation can improve efficiency, it can also introduce serious risks — including […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) drives innovation across industries, open-source AI models have emerged as engines of democratized technology. From researchers and startups to enterprise developers, open-source AI accelerates discovery and reduces barriers to entry. However, meeting European Union (EU) legal standards, particularly under the EU AI Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), presents […]
The financial landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. By 2030, the banking sector will likely look drastically different from today. With the rise of digital currencies, AI-driven financial services, and global regulatory shifts, the way we save, spend, and invest money is evolving at unprecedented speed. In this article, we explore the future of money, the […]