In the digital economy, data is the new oil—and with it comes the growing responsibility to handle it correctly. Across the United States, privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) are reshaping how businesses collect, use, and protect consumer data. Yet, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are […]
In a groundbreaking effort to make data privacy accessible to all Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) officially launched the Yoruba Version of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 on October 15, 2025, in Ikeja, Lagos State. The event, hosted by the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), […]
how NIST shapes US data protection standards, strengthens cybersecurity frameworks, and influences global privacy compliance across industries. In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than regulations can keep up, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) stands as the backbone of America’s cybersecurity and data protection infrastructure. From guiding federal agencies to influencing […]
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 […]
The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, led a delegation to the French Embassy in Lagos to explore strategic collaboration between Nigeria and France in advancing data protection, privacy innovation, and regulatory capacity. The meeting represents a major step toward international cooperation in privacy regulation, positioning Nigeria […]