Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
406 events advancing 273 policy or regulatory changes:
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National Identity Management Commission Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024 (HB 1281)
President signed National Identity Management Commission Act
On 26 June 2026, the President signed the National Identity Management Commission Act 2026. The Act, introduced to the National Assembly on 19 March 2024 and adopted by the National Assembly on 22 May 2025, repeals and replaces the National Identity…
Market structure requirements in circular introducing systemic oversight measures in Nigeria payments system (circular PSS/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/004)
Central Bank of Nigeria adopted circular introducing systemic oversight measures in payments system including market structure requirements
On 15 June 2026, the Central Bank adopted a circular introducing systemic oversight measures in Nigeria's payment system, including market structure requirements to limit concentration in the Nigerian payments system. The requirements apply to depos…
Data localisation requirement in circular introducing systemic oversight measures in Nigeria payments system (circular PSS/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/004)
Central Bank of Nigeria adopted circular introducing systemic oversight measures in payments system including data localisation obligations
On 15 June 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria adopted a circular introducing systemic oversight measures in Nigeria's payment system, establishing data localisation obligations. The requirement applies to deposit money banks, microfinance banks, mobi…
National Artificial Intelligence Trust
Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy convened National Artificial Intelligence Trust Workshop in London
On 12 June 2026, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy unveiled the vision for the National Artificial Intelligence Trust at a two-day convening hosted by Warwick Business School in London. The convening was the first of thr…
Data Protection Commission's assessment of compliance with compliance audit returns under Data Protection Act
Nigeria Data Protection Commission 2025 Data Protection Compliance Audit Return filing deadline expires
On 30 May 2026, the extended deadline to file the 2025 Data Protection Compliance Audit Return (CAR) expires. The CAR is a report organisations file to show compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. The NDPC had extended the orig…
Organisational requirements in Internet Code of Practice 2025
Internet Code of Practice, including organisational requirements, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including organisational requirements, enters into force with grace period. The Code requires online and digital communications platforms to establish and maintain a dedicated engagement channel with th…
Design requirements in Internet Code of Practice 2025
Internet Code of Practice, including design requirements, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including design requirements, enters into force with grace period. The Code requires internet access service providers to offer optional parental control measures, including content filters and monitor…
Data protection regulation in Internet Code of Practice 2025
Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation, enters into force with grace period. The Code provides that internet access service providers must not permit the harvesting or third-party access to transactional …
Non-discrimination requirements in Internet Code of Practice 2025
Internet Code of Practice, including non-discrimination requirements, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including non-discrimination requirements, enters into force with grace period. The Code requires internet access service providers to treat all lawful traffic within the same service category equally a…
User rights in Internet Code of Practice 2025
Internet Code of Practice, including user rights, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including user rights, enters into force with grace period. The Code guarantees consumers the right to access and share lawful content, use applications and services of their choice, and connect appropr…