Nigeria: Adopted Data Protection Bill including cybersecurity regulation
Description
Adopted Data Protection Bill including cybersecurity regulation
On 24 May 2023, the House of Representatives adopted the Data Protection Bill, including cybersecurity regulation. The Bill requires data controllers and processors to implement cybersecurity measures proportionate to the amount and type of personal…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2023-02-25
under deliberation
2023-05-24
adopted