Nigeria: Cybersecurity regulation in Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015
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Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act including cybersecurity regulation entered into force
On 15 May 2015, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act including cybersecurity regulation entered into force following its signing into law by the President on the same day. The Act creates a Cybercrime Advisory Council to formulate pol…
SourceCybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Bill including cybersecurity 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. The Bill creates a Cybercrime Advisory Council to formulate policies, promote cybersecurity re…
SourceCybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Bill including cybersecurity regulation was passed by Senate
On 5 May 2015, the Senate passed the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Bill, 2015 to the House of Representatives. The Bill creates a Cybercrime Advisory Council to formulate policies, promote cybersecurity research, and facilitate informa…
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