Nigeria: Announced NDPB Investigation into Alleged Data Breaches by Banks, Telecoms, and Other Firms
Description
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…
Scope
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
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority