Data protection for tech companies is an important subject. The reason is that data protection and technology innovation are indices of a digital economy.
Nigeria NDPR is a necessary regulatory intervention and very well reflects a modern model environment for companies to thrive.
What Is The NDPR?
It’s important to point out that the bedrock of data protection in Nigeria is S 37 of the Nigerian Constitution, which protects privacy rights. It’s on this premise that the NDPR was established.
The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation is therefore Nigeria’s major legislation on data protection.
Scope And Applicability Of This Regulation
The applicability of the regulation concerns activities involving the processing of personal data.
Consequently, all tech companies involved in the collection, storage, and processing of personal data and information are within the regulatory purview of the NDPR.
These companies are for this regulation referred to as ‘Data Controllers’.
Only Nigerians enjoy the benefit of NDPR. That is, natural persons who live in Nigeria and Nigerians outside Nigeria.
Regulatory Body For NDPR
The chief regulator for the NDPR in Nigeria is the ‘Data Protection Bureau’ assuming the role in 2022. Initially, NITDA undertook the regulatory roles of the NDPR.
Nigeria’s NDPR is a very important regulation for the tech space in Nigeria. The vulnerability of personal data and information in the digital space has necessitated developments like the NDPR and every company involved in anything data and information must not only stay updated on the regulation but must routinely interface with the regulators for effective compliance.
Reference
2 Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 available at,https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ndpb.gov.ng/Files/NigeriaDataProtectionRegulation.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjwm5_sm5z9AhWUUKQEHQSFCmsQFnoECCkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0oAe53wYsv7IlsBX8gzZGx accessed on Feb 17 2023
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