Nigeria: Nigeria Data Protection Act (Amendment) Bill (SB 650)
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
21 Nov 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Nigeria Data Protection Act (Amendment) Bill (SB 650) was introduced to Senate
On 21 November 2024, Nigeria Data Protection Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (SB 650) was introduced to the Senate and passed its first reading. The Bill proposes changes to Sections 5 and 65 of the Data Protection Act 2023, requiring entities to maintai…
Event type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government