DPO Foundations
You are on the first step toward becoming a Data Protection Officer in Nigeria. This trail covers the foundational concepts every DPO must master: what the law requires, how to identify your obligations, and how to protect the people whose data you process.
Modules
What Is Personal Data Under Nigerian Law?
Before you can protect data, you must know exactly what you are protecting. This module breaks down the legal definition of personal data under the NDPA 2023 and shows you, through Nigerian examples, what counts and what does not.
The Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data
You cannot collect or use personal data simply because you want to. The NDPA 2023 requires every act of data processing to be grounded in at least one lawful basis. This module explains all six bases and the consequences of getting it wrong.
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The Rights of Data Subjects in Nigeria
The NDPA 2023 grants every Nigerian data subject eight enforceable rights. As a DPO, your job is to ensure your organisation honours every one of them. This module explains what each right means, what triggers it, and how to respond.
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The Lagos Fintech Breach
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