Kenya’s digital governance and corporate compliance ecosystem faced a major shock when the Business Registration Service (BRS) confirmed a serious cyberattack that exposed sensitive company records. The breach, which reportedly affected millions of business records, has become one of the most significant public-sector data incidents in East Africa in recent years. For privacy professionals, compliance […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has officially launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd. and Sterling Bank, aimed at protecting personal data and enforcing compliance with Nigeria’s data protection laws. What Happened Scope of the Investigation The NDPC is examining several key areas, including: Regulatory and Compliance Focus In […]
WhatsApp proudly claims that every message, call, photo, video, and file shared on its platform is protected by end-to-end encryption (E2EE). But as privacy concerns, legal battles, and technical debates swirl, many users ask: Is WhatsApp really end-to-end encrypted? This article cuts through the noise with expert analysis, real-world examples, and a clear explanation of […]
This article is part of our Data Subject Rights series, explaining individual rights under NDPA, GDPR, and global data protection laws. In today’s data-driven economy, personal information is constantly being collected, analyzed, and reused — often in ways individuals do not fully expect or understand. From targeted advertising and political profiling to automated risk assessments […]
In the rapidly shifting landscape of 2026, where artificial intelligence has moved from experimental labs to the core of every modern startup, the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) has undergone a radical transformation. No longer just a “legal checkbox” for GDPR compliance, the DPO is now a strategic architect of trust and innovation. […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many industries — from healthcare to logistics — but it’s also reshaping the cyberthreat landscape in profound ways. Among the most concerning developments is AI‑generated malware: malicious software that uses AI techniques to evade detection, adapt to defenses, and execute attacks more effectively than ever before. In this article, we’ll […]
As mobile banking continues to dominate financial transactions in Nigeria, security has become one of the most important factors customers consider before choosing a bank. In 2026, with the rise in SIM swap fraud, phishing attacks, account takeover attempts, and mobile malware, Nigerian banks have significantly upgraded their app security architecture to align with new […]
Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem has become one of Africa’s most competitive fintech markets, with platforms like Paystack, Flutterwave, Interswitch, Moniepoint, and Remita powering millions of daily transactions across e commerce, banking, SaaS, and enterprise payments. For businesses, developers, compliance professionals, and consumers, choosing the right payment gateway is no longer just about transaction fees. Security, […]
As data breaches, cloud intrusions, and government access requests continue to rise, cloud security has become one of the most important issues in modern data protection. Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud (ADP) has emerged as one of the most talked about privacy features in the tech world, offering end to end encryption for the […]
Nigeria’s data protection framework has undergone a major transformation in recent years, moving from a regulatory guideline system to a full statutory legal regime. The shift from the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) represents one of the most significant upgrades in the country’s digital governance history. For businesses, […]
Kenya’s digital governance and corporate compliance ecosystem faced a major shock when the Business Registration Service (BRS) confirmed a serious cyberattack that exposed sensitive company records. The breach, which reportedly affected millions of business records, has become one of the most significant public-sector data incidents in East Africa in recent years. For privacy professionals, compliance […]