Nigeria: Data protection regulation in Internet Code of Practice 2025
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Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation, enters into force
On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation, enters into force. The Code provides that internet access service providers must not permit the harvesting or third-party access to transactional data on their n…
SourceInternet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation, enters into force with grace period. The Code provides that internet access service providers must not permit the harvesting or third-party access to transactional …
SourceCommunications Commission adopted Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation
On 13 February 2026, the Communications Commission adopted the Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation. The Code provides that internet access service providers must not permit the harvesting or third-party access to transact…
SourceCommunications Commission closes consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 including data protection regulation
On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the consultation on the Draft Internet Code of Practice. The draft amends the Internet Code of Practice of 2019. The Code provides that internet access service providers must no…
SourceCommunications Commission opened consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 including data protection regulation
On 9 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened a consultation on the Draft Internet Code of Practice (as amended) until 31 October 2025. The draft amends the Internet Code of Practice of 2019. The Code provides that internet …
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