Buhari endorses creation of data protection bureau, appoints CEO
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB).
The approval followed a request by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami.
The NDPB will focus on data protection and privacy for the country, among others, in line with global best practices.
Pantami further added that the successful implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a Digital Nigeria has significantly increased the adoption of data platforms and accelerated the ‘datafication’ of the country.
He said: “This has increased the importance of having an institution that focuses on data protection and privacy.
“Furthermore, the issuance of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in January 2019, as a subsidiary legislation to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007, has increased awareness about the need for data protection and privacy.
“The Bureau will be responsible for consolidating the gains of the NDPR and supporting the process for the development of a primary legislation for data protection and privacy.”
The approval followed a request by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami.
The NDPB will focus on data protection and privacy for the country, among others, in line with global best practices.
Pantami further added that the successful implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a Digital Nigeria has significantly increased the adoption of data platforms and accelerated the ‘datafication’ of the country.
He said: “This has increased the importance of having an institution that focuses on data protection and privacy.
“Furthermore, the issuance of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in January 2019, as a subsidiary legislation to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007, has increased awareness about the need for data protection and privacy.
“The Bureau will be responsible for consolidating the gains of the NDPR and supporting the process for the development of a primary legislation for data protection and privacy.”
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