Nigeria: Privacy Protection

• NITDA has warned organisations and individuals about a new AI-powered malware, “Deep Load,” currently targeting entities across Nigeria. The agency noted that the malware is designed to steal sensitive information, evade traditional antivirus systems, and maintain persistent access to infected devices. The advisory underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity compliance measures, including staff awareness, multi-factor authentication, secure password practices, monitoring of suspicious activities, and prompt incident response procedures.

It concludes that organisations that reduce unnecessary collection and define retention with precision are often in a stronger position not only to comply with the law, but also to reduce breach impact...

In a Joint Investigation conducted by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission, Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC fined $220,000,000 for violations of Nigerian consumers' data privacy rights.