Nigeria: Data Protection

In a digital economy that is becoming increasingly driven by data, automated decision-making and profiling have become essential components of numerous service provisioning, including credit scoring, employment recruitment, targeted advertising, and healthcare management.

In today's digital age, the collection and use of biometric data by public institutions has become an integral part of national identity programmes, voter registration processes, border management, and law enforcement operations.

In the digital economy, data fuels innovation, personalization, and business growth—but it also raises serious concerns around consumer privacy and market fairness.