President Tinubu signs Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Nigeria Data Protection Bill.

The Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023 establishes a legal framework to safeguard personal information and ensure the implementation of data protection practices in Nigeria. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), made this statement during the NDPD Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) validation workshop in Abuja, as reported by NAN.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari sent the bill to the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration and approval on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, through a formal letter. As a result, the bill has now become an Act, replacing the NDPB that was established by former President Buhari in February 2022.

Under the new law, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission will be established, led by a National Commissioner who will be responsible for regulating the processing of personal information.