In a significant move for data protection enforcement, Nigeria’s data regulator — the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) — has opened a formal investigation into Chinese‑owned e‑commerce platform Temu over potential violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). The probe centers on the platform’s handling of personal data, including online surveillance, transparency, data minimisation, […]
Every time you surf the internet, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has the potential to see and log your activity. From websites visited to connection timestamps, ISPs collect browsing data for various purposes, including network management, legal compliance, and advertising. But how long do ISPs actually retain this information? The answer varies by country, by […]
In an era where data fuels digital services, the idea that individuals should be able to move their personal information from one platform to another sounds empowering. This concept is known as data portability. Yet, most people in the United States have never heard the term, much less exercised these rights. While jurisdictions like the […]
There was a time when going online was an activity.You logged in, checked your messages, browsed for a while and logged out. Today, digital life is no longer something we enter. It’s something we exist within. From work and education to banking, relationships, healthcare, and entertainment, the internet has become the invisible infrastructure of modern […]
In a move that underscores Nigeria’s growing commitment to data protection and digital rights, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently received representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) led by Esosa Oviawe, Programme Manager at Global Rights, on a courtesy visit to the Commission. The visit focused on […]
