Nigeria: Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including cybersecurity regulation
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Implemented Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37) including cybersecurity regulation
On 12 June 2023, the Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 37), which outlines cybersecurity obligations, entered into force. The Act requires data controllers and processors to implement cybersecurity measures proportionate to the amount and type of p…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity 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