As Nigeria’s NDPC and France’s CNIL deepen their collaboration, this article explores how both nations are shaping stronger data protection and privacy frameworks for citizens and organizations in 2026. Introduction Data protection is becoming a cornerstone of digital governance worldwide. As nations build frameworks to protect personal information, partnerships between regulators are crucial for fostering […]
Why Compare GDPR and NDPA? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) are two major privacy laws shaping how organizations handle personal data. GDPR: EU-wide law, effective since May 2018. NDPA: Nigeria’s first full-fledged data protection law, signed in 2023. Both laws protect individuals’ privacy and regulate companies, but […]
Data localization — rules that require data about a country’s citizens or residents to be stored, processed, or remain within that country’s borders — is now a core part of the global privacy and regulatory landscape. For businesses operating across borders, localization rules create legal complexity, operational cost, and strategic opportunity. This long-form guide explains […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from being a futuristic concept to a powerful driver of global industries. From self-driving cars to predictive healthcare, AI is reshaping how societies operate. However, with rapid adoption comes heightened privacy and security concerns. Governments worldwide are introducing AI regulations to ensure ethical use, data protection, and accountability. This article […]
Explained Exhaustive comparison, plain-English explanations, practical compliance steps, rights, obligations, penalties, and checklists for organisations and data subjects. 1. Why compare NDPA and GDPR? Organisations operating in or with customers in the EU and Nigeria need to understand both regimes to avoid legal risk, meet cross-border transfer rules, and build trust. Many concepts overlap (data […]