Nigeria: Cybersecurity regulation in Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37)
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Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including cybersecurity regulation
On 12 June 2023, the Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37), which outlines cybersecurity obligations, entered into force. The Act requires data controllers and processors to implement cybersecurity measures proportionate to the amount and type of p…
SourceAdopted Data Protection Bill including cybersecurity regulation
On 24 May 2023, the House of Representatives adopted the Data Protection Bill, including cybersecurity regulation. The Bill requires data controllers and processors to implement cybersecurity measures proportionate to the amount and type of personal…
SourceAnnounced Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022 including cybersecurity regulation
On 25 February 2023, the Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022, containing cybersecurity regulation, which will now be introduced in the National Assembly. The Bill would require data controllers and…
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