The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (Nigeria Data Protection Commission) has issued a strong warning to social media content creators and influencers over the growing practice of filming individuals in public without their consent. The regulator cautioned that popular formats such as “street interviews,” public pranks, and unsolicited recordings may violate Nigeria’s Data Protection Act (NDPA) […]
Nigeria Takes a Major Step in Data Protection Regulation Nigeria has recorded a significant milestone in its digital governance framework as the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening data protection, privacy compliance, and broadcasting regulation across the country. The agreement is […]
Nigeria has taken another major step toward becoming one of Africa’s leading digital governance powers after signing strategic data protection cooperation agreements with Morocco and The Gambia. The agreements, signed by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission during the 2026 Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) Conference in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, are expected to strengthen […]
The insurance industry is facing a massive data privacy reckoning as cybercriminals, regulators, and customers place unprecedented pressure on how insurers collect, store, and protect sensitive information. From health records and biometric data to financial histories and location tracking, insurance companies now hold some of the world’s most valuable personal information making them prime targets […]
The Accountability Principle under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) is one of the most important foundations of modern data protection governance in Nigeria. It goes beyond simply complying with rules. It requires organizations to actively demonstrate, document, and prove that they are complying with all data protection obligations when processing personal data. In today’s […]
