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NDPC Orders 1,300+ Firms to Prove Compliance with Nigeria’s Data Protection Act
Abuja — Nigeria’s data protection regulator has launched its largest enforcement action since the passage of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP…
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Instagram Ramps Up Safety Measures for Teens Amid Growing Scrutiny
In a significant move to address mounting concerns over social media’s impact on young users, Instagram has announced a sweeping overhaul of […]
NDPC Extends Registration Deadline for Data Controllers and Processors
What’s Happening? The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has extended the registration deadline for organisations classified as data controllers and processors of […]
Dutch Data Protection Authority Fines Facial Recognition Firm $33M for GDPR Violations
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has slapped a substantial $33 million fine on U.S.-based facial recognition company Clearview AI for breaching […]
Telegram’s Durov: The Inevitable Clash Over Freedom, Privacy and Control
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder and CEO, in France marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing tension between tech […]
Telegram Founder Arrested In France Over Lack of Cooperation and Content Moderation
Telegram’s CEO and founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France on Saturday, according to French TV station TF1. The arrest is part […]
Identity of Hacker Behind US Social Security Number Leak Revealed
A report by CrowdStrike reveals that the individual behind the USDoD hacking group is a 33-year-old man named Luan B.G. who lives in Minas Gerais,…
Fidelity Bank Fined $353K for Data Violation as Bank Denies Wrongdoing
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a fine of ₦555.8 million ($353,254) on Fidelity Bank Plc for alleged violations of […]
The State Of Data Protection In Nigeria
This is Nigeria; anything you see, take it like that. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, faces a critical challenge in safeguarding its […]
Nigerian Regulator Slaps Meta With $220m Fine Over Data & Consumer Protection Laws
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a hefty fine of $220 million on Meta, the parent company of […]