Nigeria: Data protection authority governance in Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37)
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Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including data protection authority governance
On 12 June 2023, the Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) entered into force. The Act establishes the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, which has the power to enforce the Act's obligations. The Act also lays out procedures for investigations and…
SourceAdopted Data Protection Bill including data protection authority governance
On 24 May 2023, the House of Representatives adopted the Data Protection Bill. The Bill establishes the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, which has the power to enforce the Bill's obligations. The Bill also lays out procedures for investigations a…
SourceAnnounced Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022 including data protection authority governance
On 25 February 2023, the Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022, including data protection authority governance regulation, which will now be introduced in the National Assembly. The Bill establishes …
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