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 […]
(Exploring the Legal, Ethical, and Economic Implications of Data Ownership) In today’s digital economy, data is often called the new oil — but unlike oil, it’s generated by people, not machines. Every click, swipe, or search you make produces personal data that fuels billion-dollar tech ecosystems. This raises a critical question:Should personal data be treated […]
This article is part of our Data Subject Rights series, explaining individual rights under NDPA, GDPR, and global data protection laws. In today’s digital world, personal data is everywhere—from the social media profiles we use daily to the online accounts that store our financial details. But who controls this data? And how can you find […]
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) regulatory framework, and its implications for Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) products are profound. It mirrors the global impact of the GDPR by setting new standards for the development, deployment, and use of AI systems — not just in Europe but worldwide. This article explores how the EU AI […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword reserved for Silicon Valley giants. Across Nigeria, Africa, and the globe, AI startups are transforming small businesses (SMEs) by making advanced technology more accessible, affordable, and practical. From automating customer service to improving marketing campaigns and streamlining operations, AI is giving small businesses the competitive edge they […]
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 […]
A major global supply-chain breach has once again exposed how a single compromised software dependency can escalate into full cloud infrastructure takeover. In one of the most alarming cybersecurity incidents of 2026, threat actors leveraged a software supply-chain compromise to gain administrator-level access to Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments in under 72 hours. For CISOs, […]