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 (7)
Part I — Objectives and Application
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NDPA-1 | Objectives (Section 1) |
| NDPA-2 | Application (Section 2) |
| NDPA-3 | Exemptions (Section 3) |
Part II — Nigeria Data Protection Commission
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NDPA-4 | Establishment of Commission (Section 4) |
| NDPA-5 | Functions of the Commission (Section 5) |
| NDPA-6 | Powers of the Commission (Section 6) |
| NDPA-7 | Independence of the Commission (Section 7) |
| NDPA-8 | Governing Council (Sections 8–13) |
Part III — National Commissioner and Staff
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NDPA-10 | Secretary to the Council (Section 15) |
| NDPA-9 | National Commissioner (Section 14) |
Part IV–V — Data Protection Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NDPA-11 | Lawfulness and Fairness |
| NDPA-12 | Purpose Limitation |
| NDPA-13 | Data Minimization |
| NDPA-14 | Accuracy and Storage Limitation |
Part IX–XII — Registration and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NDPA-19 | Registration of Controllers and Processors |
| NDPA-20 | Enforcement and Penalties |
| NDPA-21 | Miscellaneous Provisions |
Part VI–VIII — Data Subject Rights and Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NDPA-15 | Right of Access |
| NDPA-16 | Right to Rectification and Erasure |
| NDPA-17 | Cross-Border Data Transfers |
| NDPA-18 | Data Breach Notification |
Rights and Cross-Border
Data subject rights and international transfers
Maps to 579 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)?
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) is a compliance framework from Nigeria with 7 domains and 21 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 21 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Part II — Nigeria Data Protection Commission (5 controls), Part IV–V — Data Protection Principles (4 controls), Part VI–VIII — Data Subject Rights and Processing (4 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 579 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 (38% coverage), Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) (38% coverage), ASEAN Data Management Framework (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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