Progress

Current status
in force
21 Aug 2024 in force

Scope

Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

21 Aug 2024
in force

Issued NDPC ruling in investigation into Fidelity Bank for breach of the Nigerian Data Protection Act

On 21 August 2024, the Nigerian Data Protection Commissioned (NDPC) issued a fine of NGN 555.8 million in its investigation into Fidelity Bank for breach of the Nigerian Data Protection Act. In particular, the NPDC found that Fidelity Bank processed…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority