THE NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NITDA)
THE NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NITDA) In Nigeria, the body responsible for data protection laws and regulations is the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). NITDA is an agency under the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, tasked with the responsibility of developing and regulating information technology practices in Nigeria. NITDA introduced the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in 2019, which serves as the primary data protection framework in Nigeria. The NDPR outlines the rules and guidelines for the lawful processing of personal data within Nigeria and applies to both public and private sector organizations. As the regulatory authority, NITDA is responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the NDPR. It oversees compliance with data protection requirements, provides guidance and interpretations of the regulations, and takes appropriate action against organizations found to be in violation of ...