Nigeria and the UK Meet on Joint Implementation of Data Protection Laws

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC has initiated bilateral cooperation on data privacy and protection with the Office of the Information Commissioner OIC, United Kingdom.

At its study visit to the OIC located in London and Wilmslow, UK, the NDPC team led by its National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, gained insight into the workings of a full-fledged data protection authority, according to a statement released by the NDPC on Wednesday.

The statement signed by NDPC Media Head, Itunu Dosekun said Dr. Olatunji shared Nigeria’s experience and innovations in the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection, 2023.

The NDPC team was received by the ICO Deputy Commissioner for Regulatory Supervision, Stephen Bonner.

During the visit, the two authorities reportedly explored various areas of data protection regulation, particularly: Policies and Statutory Guidelines, Data Protection Impact Assessment, Children’s Privacy Data, Data Controller’s Registration and fees, Enforcement, Investigations and penalties.

Further bilateral consultations will be held towards developing a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen knowledge exchange and data privacy between the two data protection authorities.