In today’s data-driven world, the protection of personal information is no longer a luxury—it is a legal necessity.
With the enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the Nigerian government has taken a bold step toward strengthening data privacy and regulatory oversight.
In this insightful piece, Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K), unpacks the critical requirements of the NDPA Guidance Notice, focusing on the mandatory classification and registration of data controllers and processors.
The article highlights the growing obligations of organizations and the legal consequences of non-compliance, setting the tone for a new era of data protection enforcement in Nigeria.
“In an era where personal data has become both an asset and a vulnerability, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 ushers in a transformative shift—demanding that data controllers and processors not only recognize their roles but also register in line with national compliance standards.
This landmark framework redefines corporate responsibility and individual rights, signaling that ignorance of the law is no longer a shield.
The NDPA Guidance Notice, with its clear classification structure and strict sanctions, reminds every stakeholder that data protection is no longer optional—it is a statutory imperative.”
Legal Maxim: Ignorantia legis neminem excusat (Ignorance of the law excuses no one.)
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