Nigeria: NDPC investigation into Fidelity Bank for alleged data protection regulation breach
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
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…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority