The Nigeria Data Protection Act: Imperatives for Businesses
Enacted on June 12, 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NDPA elevated the erstwhile data protection document to a primary legislation, establishing the NDPC as an independent regulator superseding NITDA’s role. The Act aligns with global standards like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), emphasizing data minimization, purpose limitation, and accountability