Nigeria: Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including cross-border data transfer regulation
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Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 12 June 2023, the Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37), which outlines conditions for transferring personal data, entered into force. The data controller or processor cannot transfer personal data from Nigeria to another jurisdiction unless the…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2023-02-25
under deliberation
2023-05-24
adopted