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…
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How a Pizza Order Sparked Nigeria’s Landmark ₦3 Million Data Privacy Victory
Young lawyer's fight against unsolicited marketing messages became a landmark victory for digital rights in Africa's largest economy.
Exclusive: Nigerian Court Fines Polaris Bank ₦1 Million for Data Privacy Violations
Tokunbo Olatokun wanted two things: to close his account and stop receiving marketing emails from Polaris Bank. Instead,…
LinkedIn Hit With $335m GDPR Fine
Microsoft-owned social network, LinkedIn has been hit with a $335 million fine by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC).…
Exclusive: Inside the Globacom Cyberattack – Ransom Demand Revealed
In one of the most significant cybersecurity breaches to hit Africa in recent years, Globacom, Nigeria’s third-largest telecom…
Encryption: Why the ‘Good Guys Only’ Backdoor is a Dangerous Myth
When Chinese hackers breached U.S. telecommunications surveillance systems, they didn’t need to create new vulnerabilities—they simply exploited ones…
Meta Slapped with $101.5M Fine by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, has been fined $101.5 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission…
Telegram Updates Privacy Policy: User Data Sharing with Law Enforcement Expanded
In a significant shift from its previous stance, Telegram has announced an update to its privacy policy that…
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…
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…