Data Protection in Nigeria: NDPA Compliance Guide
— Compliance
The Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 establishes comprehensive rules for how organizations collect, store, and process personal data. Compliance is not optional—violations can result in significant penalties.
## Who Must Comply?
The NDPA applies to:
- All organizations processing personal data of Nigerian residents
- Both local and international businesses operating in Nigeria
- Government agencies and private sector entities
## Key Compliance Requirements
### 1. Lawful Basis for Processing
You must have a valid legal basis to process personal data, such as:
- Consent from the data subject
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests
### 2. Data Subject Rights
Individuals have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request data deletion
- Object to certain processing activities
### 3. Data Protection Impact Assessments
Required for high-risk processing activities, including:
- Large-scale processing of sensitive data
- Systematic monitoring of individuals
- Automated decision-making
### 4. Breach Notification
Data breaches must be reported to:
- The Nigeria Data Protection Commission within 72 hours
- Affected individuals where there is high risk
## JusticeSure NDPA Compliance Module
Our platform includes built-in NDPA compliance tools:
- Consent management
- Data processing inventory
- Subject request handling
- Breach notification workflows