The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has actively initiated investigations into 17 major cases of data breaches spanning various sectors, including finance, technology, education, consulting, government, logistics, and gaming/lottery.
Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of NDPC, revealed these ongoing investigations during the Global Data Privacy Day in Abuja.
Having received over 1000 complaints related to data breaches, the commission conducted thorough reviews, verifying 50 cases. Presently, investigations are underway for the 17 significant cases, addressing various sectors such as finance, technology, education, consulting, government, logistics, and gaming/lottery.
Dr Olatunji emphasized that the NDPC’s operations in the country have resulted in generating N400 million in revenue for the government. Through remedial actions for completed cases, the commission actively contributes to the government’s funds.
In June 2023, NDPC publicly disclosed investigations involving Zenith, GTB, Fidelity, Leadway Insurance, Babcock University, and other companies for alleged data breaches. By October 2023, Opay, Meta, and DHL joined the list of entities under investigation for data breaches. These investigations underscore Nigeria’s commitment to data protection and privacy, backed by a robust legislative framework and strategic initiatives.
