NDPC Guidance Notice on Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance

On February 14, 2024, the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) issued a Guidance Notice (the
“Notice”) regarding the registration of data controllers and data processors of major importance, as mandated by Sections 5(d), 6(c), 44, 45, and 65 of the Nigerian Data Protection Act (NPDA).

The Guidance Notice emphasizes the importance of ensuring that personal data is processed only by legitimate and authorized processors for purposes recognized by law. This is crucial for safeguarding the
privacy and security of data subjects, whose personal data may be handled by various organizations or individuals within and outside Nigeria.