Data breaches are no longer rare events, they are happening daily across banks, fintech apps, telecom companies, and even government platforms. What many Nigerians don’t realize is this: You could be legally entitled to financial compensation if your personal data has been exposed. Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, individuals now have enforceable […]
A fresh wave of data breaches targeting law firms, NGOs, and technology companies has been detected in April 2026, signaling what cybersecurity experts describe as a coordinated ransomware surge that is likely to hit mainstream headlines within hours. Early indicators from ransomware leak sites and incident disclosures show multiple organizations across sensitive sectors have been […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 represents the most significant overhaul of data privacy regulation in Nigeria’s history. It officially replaced earlier fragmented frameworks such as the NDPR and established a unified legal structure for how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected across both public and private sectors. Since its enactment, the […]
If you are asking how long organisations in the UK have to respond to Freedom of Information requests, the answer is straightforward: Most public authorities must respond within 20 working days. This rule comes from Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and applies to councils, government departments, NHS bodies, schools, police […]
If you are asking who regulates data protection in the UK, the short answer is this: the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the main regulator responsible for enforcing UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. For businesses, website owners, privacy professionals, and everyday users, understanding who enforces these […]