Nigerian Statutory Law Guide

Data Protection (NDPR)

Plain-language guidance on Data Protection (NDPR) under Nigerian law.

Plain-Language Nigerian Law•Statutory Reference•~4 min read

1. Overview

Data protection in Nigeria is governed primarily by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) which was introduced by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in 2019. The NDPR aims to ensure the privacy and protection of personal data of individuals, while also establishing guidelines for organizations that handle such data. The regulation applies to all organizations that proc...

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