Nigeria: NDPB Investigation into Alleged Data Breaches by Banks, Telecoms, and Other Firms
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
25 Feb 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
platform intermediary: user-generated content
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced NDPB Investigation into Alleged Data Breaches by Banks, Telecoms, and Other Firms
On 25 February 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) announced an investigation into alleged data breaches by four banks, a telecommunications firm, consulting firms, and a lending entity. The investigation is set to continue as the NDPB p…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority