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Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Privacy Sector
The Federal High Court has affirmed the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to register Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. In a judgment delivered on 28 July 2026 by Honourable Justice F.N. Ogazi in Emmanuel Harunna v. Nigeria Data Protection Commission (FHC/L/CS/1116/2024), the court dismissed the applicant’s contention that Point of Sale (PoS) agents should not be classified as Data Controllers or Processors subject to the Commission’s registration regime.
Nigeria Privacy
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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Registration Of Data Controllers And Data Processors – A Legal Conundrum Clarified In The Case Of Emmanuel Haruna v. Nigeria Data Protection Commission
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission's controversial Guidance Notice requiring registration of Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance sparked legal challenges and widespread debate over regulatory authority, privacy rights, and compliance obligations. A landmark Federal High Court ruling has now clarified the scope and validity of these registration requirements, establishing binding precedent on who must register and under what circumstances.
Nigeria Privacy
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Alliance Law Firm
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Privacy After Death: Nigeria’s Jurisprudential Gap In Data Protection Law
Nigerian data protection law remains silent on what happens to personal data after death, creating a legal vacuum that has allowed the posthumous exposure of sensitive information belonging to prominent figures. This article examines whether privacy rights should extend beyond biological death, drawing on recent high-profile cases and proposing legislative reforms to protect the deceased and their surviving families.
Nigeria Privacy
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Alliance Law Firm
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Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Privacy Sector
The Federal High Court has affirmed the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to register Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. In a judgment delivered on 28 July 2026 by Honourable Justice F.N. Ogazi in Emmanuel Harunna v. Nigeria Data Protection Commission (FHC/L/CS/1116/2024), the court dismissed the applicant’s contention that Point of Sale (PoS) agents should not be classified as Data Controllers or Processors subject to the Commission’s registration regime.
Nigeria Privacy
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Artificial Intelligence And The Right To Privacy Under Section 37 Of The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended).
Nigeria's adoption of AI-powered facial recognition at major airports and automated credit scoring by digital lenders raises urgent questions about constitutional privacy protections. With Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution drafted before modern biometric surveillance existed, can its guarantee of privacy extend to algorithmic profiling and mass data collection?
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Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Privacy Sector
The Federal High Court has affirmed the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to register Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. In a judgment delivered on 28 July 2026 by Honourable Justice F.N. Ogazi in Emmanuel Harunna v. Nigeria Data Protection Commission (FHC/L/CS/1116/2024), the court dismissed the applicant’s contention that Point of Sale (PoS) agents should not be classified as Data Controllers or Processors subject to the Commission’s registration regime.
Nigeria Privacy
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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The FIFA Football Agent Regulations Under Scrutiny By The Court Of Justice Of The European Union: What Lies Ahead?
The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered its landmark judgment on FIFA's Football Agent Regulations, examining whether rules governing agent licensing, fee caps, multiple representation, and transparency obligations comply with EU competition law, freedom to provide services, and data protection requirements. The decision establishes a comprehensive legal framework for assessing sports governance regulations while leaving critical questions of proportionality and necessity to be determined b
European Union Anti-trust
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Withers LLP
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Data Localisation In The Public Sector: Where Should Government Data Reside?
South Africa's government directive mandates that all government data must reside within national borders when using cloud computing services, creating complex compliance challenges as modern cloud environments often involve cross-border data flows. This requirement forces government institutions and technology providers to carefully examine the entire data lifecycle, from storage and backup to access and processing, while ensuring compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
South Africa Media & IT
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