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Nigeria: Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including data protection authority governance

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Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including data protection authority governance

On 12 June 2023, the Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) entered into force. The Act establishes the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, which has the power to enforce the Act's obligations. The Act also lays out procedures for investigations and applicable penalties in the case of violations.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2023-02-25
under deliberation

On 25 February 2023, the Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the Nigeria Data Protect…

2023-05-24
adopted

On 24 May 2023, the House of Representatives adopted the Data Protection Bill. The Bill establishes…

2023-06-12
in force

On 12 June 2023, the Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) entered into force. The Act establishes…

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