NDPC Eyes Data Law Amendment To Address AI, Privacy Concerns

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has disclosed plans to seek a review of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 to address emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and big data, amid growing concerns over privacy, cybersecurity and data governance in an increasingly digital economy.
The proposed review comes as regulators across the world grapple with the rapid adoption of AI-driven technologies and the challenges they pose to existing legal frameworks designed to protect personal data and privacy rights. Experts believe the move signals Nigeria’s determination to align its data protection regime with global technological developments and em...