Nigeria: Registration obligation for data controllers and processors of major importance in Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37)
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Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including registration obligation for data controllers and processors of major importance
On 1 October 2024, the obligation for data controllers and processors of major importance to register with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) under the Data Protection Act entered into force. The Act required controllers and processors me…
SourceAdopted Data Protection Bill including registration obligation for data controllers and processors of major importance
On 24 May 2023, the House of Representatives adopted the Data Protection Bill, including business registration requirements. The Bill requires data controllers and processors of major importance to register with the Commission within six months of t…
SourceAnnounced Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022 including business registration requirement
On 25 February 2023, the Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022, including business registration requirements, which will now be introduced in the National Assembly. Specifically, data controllers or …
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