• Big Story
  • News
    • News
    • Consumer Technology
    • Market Updates
    • Technology Insights
  • Interviews
  • Opinion
  • Digital Transformation Series
  • Special Reports
    • MWC Africa
    • Nigeria 5G Spectrum Auction
Monday, May 12, 2025
  • Login
  • Register
Technology Times | Latest and Breaking Nigeria Tech News
No Result
View All Result
Technology Times | Latest and Breaking Nigeria Tech News
No Result
View All Result
Technology Times | Latest and Breaking Nigeria Tech News
No Result
View All Result
Your text
dpp-commends-data-privacy-driective-to-mdas

DPP: MDAs’ data privacy directive marks ‘good start’ for Nigeria

The Federal Government’s directive that government institutions should comply with data privacy regulations is a good start in safeguarding the data rights of Nigerians, Adaobi Olaye, Chairperson of Data Privacy Professionals (DPP) has told Technology Times.

Sandra NwaikubySandra Nwaiku
21/11/2022
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
1 1
A A
0
ADVERTISEMENT

The Federal Government’s directive that government institutions should comply with data privacy regulations is a good start in safeguarding the data rights of Nigerians, Adaobi Olaye, Chairperson of Data Privacy Professionals (DPP) has told Technology Times.

Mr. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, this month directed all Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), the nation’s data privacy and protection rules.

In a November 7, 2022, service-wide circular with Ref No. SGF/OP/l/S.3/Xll/186 and signed by Mustapha, the SGF says that MDAs should immediately comply with key NDPR’s requirements, including designating appropriate officers as their Data Protection Officers (DPOs) “who will on regular basis advise management on data processing activities of their organisation and ensure compliance with the provisions of the NDPR and all matters relating to the protection of the privacy, rights, and freedom of data subjects.”

dpp-commends-data-privacy-driective-to-mdas
Adaobi Olaye, Chairperson of Data Privacy Professionals (DPP) seen in photo tells Technology Times that the coalition of data privacy experts believes that with the directive to MDAs, the Federal Government is showing leadership by example in the efforts to safeguard the privacy of Nigerians.

“This directive of the Federal Government, coming less than four years after the regulation was implemented, underscores the government’s desire to safeguard the personal information of Nigerians.” 

– Adaobi Olaye, Chairperson of Data Privacy Professionals (DPP).

Data Privacy Professionals (DPP): Federal Government ‘leading by example’

Reacting to the SGF’s directive, the DPP Chairperson says that “this directive of the Federal Government, coming less than four years after the regulation was implemented, underscores the government’s desire to safeguard the personal information of Nigerians.” 

The DPP Chairperson, who is also a leading Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance Expert also commended the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), the newly-inaugurated Federal privacy watchdog, for what she describes as “the instrumental efforts made by the NDPB-led data protection regime in promoting and enforcing data protection and security across the nation.”

According to her, the DPP coalition reckons that “the recent rise in global data privacy breaches and the resultant effect on data subjects’ rights has required governments across the globe to pay close attention to matters hinging on the fundamental human right to privacy.”

Related Articles

GSMA: Beyond 50% tariff increase, Nigeria ‘needs telecoms reforms’ to drive digital economy 

Zamfara, Oracle ink deal to equip youth with future-ready digital skills

Tinubu launches child protection database to track violence, lift future of children

Minister: Nigeria tapping local tech to fuel economic growth

EFCC, TCTI launch digital skills to combat youth cybercrime in Nigeria

Nigeria eyes methanol fuel technology stakes to power green economy

Airtel Africa sees smartphone boom, data surge as Nigeria drives digital inclusion

Nigerian watchdog flags PWAN, Tofro.com as Ponzi threats as fraudulent investments surge

NIMC rolls out NINAuth to secure digital identity of Nigerians

Nigeria inks defence tech deal with China

FG’s recent NDPR-compliance directive to MDAs, Olaoye tells Technology Times, will also help in boosting global wealth-creation opportunities by “building opportunities for organisations in compliance with the regulatory framework of the NDPR.” 

According to Olaye, “And where better to begin than with the public sector, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. This will be just what the private sector needs to drive compliance; leadership by example.” 

Following the SGF’s directive, MDAs were instructed to forward the name and contact details of the DPOs to NDPB for documentation and requisite induction training.

Other instructions include appointing licensed Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs) who will guide the MDAs through the compliance framework and file their annual reports with the NDPB.

The MDAs are also required to make appropriate budgetary provisions for their annual Data Protection Audit compliance process and capacity building of Data Protection Officers as well as other staff, the circular says.

Nigeria’s NDPR, which came into effect January 25, 2019, when it was unveiled originally by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), created a body of rules for data privacy protection and secure exchange of data hoped to improve the business environment and create sustainable jobs.

The NDPR, which seeks to safeguard the personal data and privacy of citizens applies to all residents of Nigeria as well as all Nigerians within and outside Nigeria.

Share28Tweet17Share5SendShare
Sandra Nwaiku

Sandra Nwaiku

Related Articles

nigeria-needs-reforms-to-drive-digital-economy
News

GSMA: Beyond 50% tariff increase, Nigeria ‘needs telecoms reforms’ to drive digital economy 

byTechnology Times Staff
12/05/2025
zamfara-oracle-seal-technology-partnership
News

Zamfara, Oracle ink deal to equip youth with future-ready digital skills

byOladapo Rilwan
12/05/2025
tinubu-opens-nigeria-child-protection-database
News

Tinubu launches child protection database to track violence, lift future of children

byIretomiwa Balogun
12/05/2025
minister-nigeria-taps-local-tech-to-fuel-growth
News

Minister: Nigeria tapping local tech to fuel economic growth

byIretomiwa Balogun
12/05/2025
efcc-tcti-forge-tie-against-cybercrime
News

EFCC, TCTI launch digital skills to combat youth cybercrime in Nigeria

byFejiro Awowede
11/05/2025
Nigeria eyes methanol fuel technology stakes to power green economy
News

Nigeria eyes methanol fuel technology stakes to power green economy

byTechnology Times Staff
11/05/2025
airtel-africa-sees-mobile-data-surge-in-nigeria
News

Airtel Africa sees smartphone boom, data surge as Nigeria drives digital inclusion

byTechnology Times Staff
08/05/2025
nigerian-flags-pwan-tofro-com-as-ponzi-threats
News

Nigerian watchdog flags PWAN, Tofro.com as Ponzi threats as fraudulent investments surge

byFejiro Awowede
08/05/2025
nimc-unveils-ninauth-to-secure-digital-identity
News

NIMC rolls out NINAuth to secure digital identity of Nigerians

byOladapo Rilwan
08/05/2025
nigeria-inks-defence-tech-deal-with-china
News

Nigeria inks defence tech deal with China

byOladapo Rilwan
07/05/2025

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

4 × one =

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Access Bank Access Bank Access Bank
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest Articles

nigeria-needs-reforms-to-drive-digital-economy

GSMA: Beyond 50% tariff increase, Nigeria ‘needs telecoms reforms’ to drive digital economy 

12/05/2025
zamfara-oracle-seal-technology-partnership

Zamfara, Oracle ink deal to equip youth with future-ready digital skills

12/05/2025
tinubu-opens-nigeria-child-protection-database

Tinubu launches child protection database to track violence, lift future of children

12/05/2025
minister-nigeria-taps-local-tech-to-fuel-growth

Minister: Nigeria tapping local tech to fuel economic growth

12/05/2025
efcc-tcti-forge-tie-against-cybercrime

EFCC, TCTI launch digital skills to combat youth cybercrime in Nigeria

11/05/2025
CrownCrystal Technologies CrownCrystal Technologies CrownCrystal Technologies
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

POPULAR ARTICLES

  • zamfara-oracle-seal-technology-partnership

    Zamfara, Oracle ink deal to equip youth with future-ready digital skills

    49 shares
    Share 20 Tweet 12
  • GSMA: Beyond 50% tariff increase, Nigeria ‘needs telecoms reforms’ to drive digital economy 

    48 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12
  • EFCC, TCTI launch digital skills to combat youth cybercrime in Nigeria

    50 shares
    Share 20 Tweet 13
  • Nigeria eyes methanol fuel technology stakes to power green economy

    48 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12
  • Minister: Nigeria tapping local tech to fuel economic growth

    48 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12
  • Tinubu launches child protection database to track violence, lift future of children

    46 shares
    Share 18 Tweet 12
  • NCC promotion sparks internal row over alleged breaches 

    484 shares
    Share 194 Tweet 121
  • Philips launches Nigerian mobile market foray with two smartphones

    190 shares
    Share 76 Tweet 48
  • Inside CBN guidelines on ATM operations in Nigeria

    187 shares
    Share 75 Tweet 47
  • NCC: Mobile operators hit by outages as fibre cuts, power failures disrupt services

    59 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15

Latest Videos

  • TT TV
teniola-advocates-dynamic-billing-for-nigerians

Teniola advocates dynamic billing to protect Nigerian consumers | Technology Times Policy eXchange

14/04/2025
watch-mtn-nigeria-board-lawsuit-interview

#Watch: MTN Nigeria’s board is filled with ex-regulators—is this a conflict of interest?

24/03/2025
engr-banjo-on-local-content-in-nigeris-telecoms

Watch: Engr. Banjo on local content in Nigeria’s telecoms market

23/03/2025
#Watch: Technology Times Thought Leadership Series #Live

#Watch: Technology Times Thought Leadership Series #Live

20/03/2025
#Watch Technology Times TV #Live

#Watch Technology Times TV #Live

20/03/2025
Load More
ADVERTISEMENT
Facebook Twitter Youtube LinkedIn RSS

ABOUT TECHNOLOGY TIMES

technology-times-logo

Nigeria Technology Media Group

Founded in 2004, Technology Times’ trusted technology news, market intelligence, views and business services reach readers and partners across Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

Advertising

Sign up for TT eNews

Get in touch here

CONTACT US

Phone: +234 (0) 1 454 1818
WhatsApp: +234 (0) 815 700 0100
Email: info@technologytimes.ng
Web: www.technologytimes.ng

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

technology-times-logoHome

TT Privacy Policy

TT Terms & Conditions

TT Website Disclaimer

TT Guest Post Guidelines

TT Sitemap

VOffice

TOP STORIES

  • zamfara-oracle-seal-technology-partnership

    Zamfara, Oracle ink deal to equip youth with future-ready digital skills

    49 shares
    Share 20 Tweet 12
  • GSMA: Beyond 50% tariff increase, Nigeria ‘needs telecoms reforms’ to drive digital economy 

    48 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12
  • EFCC, TCTI launch digital skills to combat youth cybercrime in Nigeria

    50 shares
    Share 20 Tweet 13
  • Nigeria eyes methanol fuel technology stakes to power green economy

    48 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12

©2004-2024 Technology Times, owned and operated by Digital Transformation Media Limited (DTML), Nigeria or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Facebook
Sign In with Google
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Sign Up with Facebook
Sign Up with Google
OR

Fill the forms below to register

*By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Big Story
  • News
    • News
    • Consumer Technology
    • Market Updates
    • Technology Insights
  • Interviews
  • Opinion
  • Digital Transformation Series
  • Special Reports
    • MWC Africa
    • Nigeria 5G Spectrum Auction
  • Login
  • Sign Up

©2004-2024 Technology Times, owned and operated by Digital Transformation Media Limited (DTML), Nigeria or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Policy Page.