A Step-by-Step Guide to Running a Business in Nigeria
Learn the step-by-step guide to running a business in Nigeria, from creating a solid business plan to registering with the CAC and staying legally compliant
The NDPC Fines Fidelity Bank for Data Breach
On August 21, 2024, NDPC Fines Fidelity Bank. The NDPC (Nigerian Data Protection Commission) issued a huge fine of NGN 555.8 million to Fidelity Bank Plc. Since the commission was established on the 4th of February, 2022, this is one of the few penalties imposed on any organization. The investigation into the data processing activities of the […]
Data Protection Impact Assessments: Why You Need One
With advancements in tech, the process of collecting, and storing data was expected to be smooth. Unfortunately, the use of the internet for data collection and transfers exposes it to more threats. The owners of the data collected are now vulnerable, as their data can suffer accidental loss or compromise. In the wrong hands, sensitive […]
GDPR Compliance: All You Need to Know To Get Started
The digital age has made the world into a village. Conducting business across borders is now possible, and data transfer is done at lightning speed. Sure, this came with its own consequences. Data is threatened now more than ever with unauthorised access, mishandling, loss, and cyberattacks. Pushing organisations to put in place data protection systems. This is […]
NDPR: An Overview of The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation
Organizations all over the world are facing a great challenge, “how to safeguard data”. The process of safeguarding data, known as data protection, is a delicate one. Companies, small, medium, and large, are exposed to data threats like cyberattacks, accidental loss, and compromise. Where the wrong persons access data, forgeries, targeted attacks, and impersonations are some of the consequences. This pushed countries—Nigeria included—to lay ground […]