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Privacy Digest - June 2025

Many organisations require successful recruitment candidates to undergo medical tests to determine their fitness before being given an employment offer.

Nigeria Privacy

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KPMG Nigeria

Online Safety & Cybercrimes: Navigating Nigeria's Cybersecurity Compliance And Safety Laws

Cybercrime has become a constant source of alarming headlines worldwide, dominating news cycles across tabloids and electronic media. A significant number of individuals globally have fallen victim...

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Importance Of Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) In An Organization

Effective protection of personal data is an essential objective in an organization. Data Protection legislations are enacted to ensure that deliberate efforts...

Nigeria Privacy

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Automated Decisions, Profiling, And Data Subject Rights In Nigeria

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.

Nigeria Privacy

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Overlooked Risks Of Deploying Biometric Data In Public Sector Databases In Nigeria: Balancing State Interests And Individual Rights In Data Management.

Nigeria Privacy

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Dark Side Of Data: Regulatory Approaches To Preventing Exploitative Data Practices In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Challenges Of Cross-Border Data Transfer And Privacy Protection

Nigeria Privacy

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SimmonsCooper Partners

GAID 2025 Unpacked: Critical Updates On Data Processing, Individual Obligations, And Compliance Measures

Nigeria Privacy

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G ELIAS

CBN Guidelines On Digital Lending In Nigeria: Legal Obligations For Fintechs And Lenders

Nigeria Technology

Danol Partners

Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Modern Education – Boon Or Bane? – Navigating The Opportunities And Overcoming The Obstacles

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Key Regulatory Updates Under The 2025 General Application And Implementation Directive (GAID) Issued By The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

Nigeria Privacy

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Environmental, Social, And Governance (ESG) And Data Protection: A Nexus

Nigeria Commercial

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Alliance Law Firm

Data Privacy: The Divergence And Convergence Of Data Protection And Data Security: A Legal Perspective

Nigeria Privacy

Gresyndale Legal

Data Privacy: The Risks Of Usuage Of Children's Data On Online Learning Platforms

Nigeria Privacy

Gresyndale Legal

Recapitalization Of Nigerian Banks Through Rights Issues And Public Offering: Challenges And Prospects

Nigeria Finance

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Alliance Law Firm

Tax Administration In Nigeria – A Review Of The 2025 Nigerian Tax Reform Laws

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Pavestones Legal

Nigeria's Changing Tax Landscape: The Tax Reform Bills Have Become Law

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Webinar: Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management And Response Strategies For International Businesses In Africa

Worldwide Litigation

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Role Of A Company Secretary In Ensuring Regulatory Compliance For A Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Data Protection And Privacy Laws For Telecom Companies: Compliance Strategies

In today's digital economy, telecom businesses are vital to data exchange, supporting everything from voice communication to internet access, mobile banking...

Nigeria Privacy

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The Trusted Advisors

Synoptic Analysis Of The Nigeria Data Protection Act – General Application And Implementation Directive ("Gaid") 2025

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission ("NDPC" or "the Commission"), pursuant to its powers in the Nigeria Data Protection Act ("NDPA" or "the Act"), issued the NDPA General Application and Implementation Directive ("GAID"), which is to take effect from September 19, 2025.

Nigeria Privacy

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Key Highlights Of The Nigeria Data Protection Act- General Application And Implementation Directive 2025

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission took a significant step toward deepening regulatory clarity and enforcement with the issuance of the Nigeria Data Protection Act General Application and Implementation Directive, 2025.

Nigeria Privacy

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Famsville Solicitors

Review Of Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 & GAID 2025 | Data Privacy In Nigeria

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023 – General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID), 2025 was released by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission...

Nigeria Privacy

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The Trusted Advisors

Digital Rights In 2023 - The Rise Of Deepfakes

Nigeria Privacy

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Candelp

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission Issues The General Application And Implementation Directive 2025 (GAID)

Nigeria Privacy

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Compliance In Nigeria: Data Protection Directives For Businesses

Nigeria Privacy

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Pavestones Legal

The Privacy Risks Of Voice-Activated Devices: Safeguarding Personal Information In The Digital Age

Nigeria Privacy

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Legality Of Using Publicly Available Information For Training Artificial Intelligence Models

Nigeria Technology

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Compliance With Nigerian Data Protection Laws – The Role Of Data Protection Compliance Organizations

Nigeria Privacy

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Pavestones Legal

Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Privacy Sector

Nigeria Privacy

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Fiduciary Duty And Data Protection: Examining The Court's Decision In Frank Ijege v Nigeria Data Protection Commission

Nigeria Privacy

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Regulatory Outlook For The Technology Sector In 2025

Nigeria Privacy

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AELEX

The Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) In Nigeria's Legal Landscape: Examining Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, And Ethical Considerations

Nigeria Privacy

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Privacy Sector

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled plans to enhance enforcement and levy significant fines on data controllers...

Nigeria Privacy

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Fiduciary Duty And Data Protection: Examining The Court's Decision In Frank Ijege v Nigeria Data Protection Commission

On 22nd November 2024, the Federal High Court (the Court) in Frank Ijege v Nigeria Data Protection Commission (Suit No. FHC/KD/CS/34/2024) delivered a landmark...

Nigeria Privacy

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Regulatory Outlook For The Technology Sector In 2025

As 2025 unfolds, regulatory dynamics are set to play a significant role in shaping the business landscape. Many of these regulatory actions started to take shape toward the end of 2024 but are expected...

Nigeria Privacy

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AELEX

The Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) In Nigeria's Legal Landscape: Examining Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, And Ethical Considerations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an exciting advancement in technology with significant implications across various fields, including Nigeria's legal sector.

Nigeria Privacy

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Balancing Innovation And Privacy: Navigating AI-Driven E-Commerce In Nigeria Under The NDPA

Nigeria Privacy

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PrivaLex Advisory

The NDPC Extends Deadline For The Registration Of Data Controllers/Processors Of Major Importance

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (‘the Commission'), on 4th October, 2024, published a press release extending the deadline for the registration...

Nigeria Privacy

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Question Of Excessive Data Processing Under The NDPR: Insights From FCCPC v Meta

On 19 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC or Commission) in Nigeria imposed a fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms Inc (Meta)...

Nigeria Consumer

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Excessive Data Collection Practices Of WhatsApp (Re)Scrutinised Under The NDPR: A Review Of FCCPC v. Meta

On 19 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC or Commission) in Nigeria imposed a fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms Inc (Meta), the parent company of WhatsApp LLC (WhatsApp)...

Nigeria Consumer

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Streamsowers & Kohn

An Overview Of The Exemptions And Derogations On Data Privacy Rights In Nigeria

In Nigeria, just as contained in the constitution of most countries of the world, the right to privacy is guaranteed and protected under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As Amended).

Nigeria Privacy

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The Trusted Advisors

An Overview Of Legal Recourse For Data Privacy Violations In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

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The Trusted Advisors

The Use Of Body Camera By Law Enforcement Agencies In Nigeria: Impact On The Nigeria Criminal Justice System.

Nigeria Criminal

Gresyndale Legal

Regulatory Compliance For Companies In Nigeria: A Quick Guide

Nigeria Privacy

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Resolution Law Firm

Analysis Of Nigeria's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

Data Protection As A Culture - More Than The Mandatory Annual Audit

Nigeria Privacy

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Artificial Intelligence And Nigerian Data Protection

Nigeria Privacy

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SimmonsCooper Partners

How To Set Up A Digital Money Lending Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Scott's Legal

The Threats Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) On The Legal And Regulatory Systems – All You Need To Know

Worldwide Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Data Protection In Nigeria: Lessons From The Meta Vs FCCPC Matter

Nigeria Privacy

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Pavestones Legal

Artificial Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword In Enhancing And Endangering Data Privacy

Nigeria Technology

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Andersen in Nigeria

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Cybersecurity: Navigating The Complexities Of Emerging Cyber Threats

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Use Of Drones For Commercial Purposes And Privacy Rights Of Others

Nigeria Privacy

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Redefining Healthcare: Balancing Innovation & Privacy In Health Tech & Telemedicine

Nigeria Privacy

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Stren & Blan Partners

Open Banking In Nigeria: Legal Considerations For Data Sharing In Financial Services

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Understanding Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Legal Requirements And Strategies

Nigeria Privacy

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The Trusted Advisors

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