Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)
The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) supersedes the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019. It establishes the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as an independent regulatory body. The NDPA applies to processing of personal data by controllers and processors operating in Nigeria and those processing data of Nigerian residents. Introduces data protection compliance organizations (DPCOs) for audit and compliance support.
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Framework Domains (8)
Cross-Border Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NG-NDPA-7 | Cross-Border Data Transfers and International Cooperation |
DPO and Vendors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NG-NDPA-6 | Data Protection Officer, DPCO, and Processor Agreements |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NG-NDPA-4 | Data Subject Rights and Automated Decision-Making |
Enforcement and DCMI
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NG-NDPA-8 | Enforcement, Penalties, Data Controllers of Major Importance (DCMI), and Compliance |
Lawful Basis and Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NG-NDPA-2 | Lawful Basis, Consent, and Data Protection Principles |
Scope and Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NG-NDPA-1 | Scope, Applicability, and Establishment of Nigeria Data Protection Commission |
Security and Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NG-NDPA-5 | Security of Processing, Breach Notification, and DPIA |
Sensitive Data and Children
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NG-NDPA-3 | Sensitive Personal Data, Children, and Special Categories |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)?
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) is a compliance framework from Nigeria with 8 domains and 8 controls. The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) supersedes the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019. It establishes the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as an independent regulatory body. The NDPA applies to processing of personal data by controllers and processors operating in Nigeria and those processing data of Nigerian residents. Introduces data protection compliance organizations (DPCOs) for audit and compliance support. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) have?
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Cross-Border Transfers (1 controls), DPO and Vendors (1 controls), Data Subject Rights (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) map to?
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) maps to 160 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Nebraska Data Privacy Act (100% coverage), Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) (88% coverage), Turkey KVKK (88% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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