Welcome to the definitive, up-to-date guide on Nigeria’s NDPA Act 2025, incorporating the recently issued General Application & Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025. If you are a business, compliance officer, startup, law firm, or simply interested in data privacy, this article walks you through everything: scope, definitions, obligations, rights, compliance steps, and real-world examples. We aim […]
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 […]
Why You Must Know These Terms Data privacy and cybersecurity are filled with technical words that confuse beginners and even professionals. Misunderstanding them can: Lead to non-compliance with laws like NDPA or GDPR. Make you vulnerable to scams, breaches, or data theft. Reduce trust if you run a business handling personal data. This glossary breaks […]
Why Definitions Matter Under the NDPA If you’re new to the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), one of the first hurdles is the legal jargon. Words like “data subject,” “controller,” and “processing” may sound abstract but they matter. Legal clarity: Compliance obligations depend on exact definitions. Roles & scope: Whether you’re a controller or processor […]
Imagine leaving your front door wide open. Anyone can walk in, look around, or take something valuable. That’s what happens when your personal information isn’t protected online. Data privacy is all about keeping your personal information safe, deciding who can see it, how it’s used, and when it should be deleted. It gives you control […]
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