Nigeria: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37)
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Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 12 June 2023, the Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37), which outlines conditions for transferring personal data, entered into force. The data controller or processor cannot transfer personal data from Nigeria to another jurisdiction unless the…
SourceAdopted Data Protection Bill including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 24 May 2023, the House of Representatives adopted the Data Protection Bill, which outlines conditions for transferring personal data. The data controller or processor cannot transfer personal data from Nigeria to another jurisdiction unless the r…
SourceAnnounced Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022 including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 25 February 2023, the Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022, containing cross-border data transfer regulation, which will now be introduced in the National Assembly. The Bill prohibits data contro…
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