Nigeria: Data protection regulation in Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015
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Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act including data protection regulation entered into force
On 15 May 2015, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act including data protection regulation entered into force following its signing into law by the President on the same day. It establishes a legal framework for the prevention, detecti…
SourceCybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Bill including data protection regulation was adopted by House of Representatives
On 7 May 2015, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Bill, 2015 passed by the House of Representatives and was sent to the President for assent. It establishes a legal framework for the prevention, detection, prosecution, and punishment of…
SourceCybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Bill including data protection regulation was passed by Senate
On 5 May 2015, the Senate passed the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Bill, 2015 to the House of Representatives. It establishes a legal framework for the prevention, detection, prosecution, and punishment of cybercrimes within Nigeria. T…
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