Nigeria: Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including registration obligation for data controllers and processors of major importance
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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…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
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