Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated bilateral cooperation on data privacy and protection with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC), United Kingdom.
At its Study Visit to the OIC located in London and Wilmslow, UK the NDPC team led by Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, gained insight into the workings of a full-fledged data protection authority.
Dr. Olatunji shared Nigeria’s experience and innovations in the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection, 2023.
According to a statement by Itunu Dosekun, Head, Media Unit, the NDPC team was received by the OIC Deputy Commissioner for Regulatory Supervision, Stephen Bonner.
During the Study Visit of 28th -29th September, 2023, the two authorities explored various areas of data protection regulation, particularly: Policies and Statutory Guidelines, Data Protection Impact Assessment, Children’s Privacy Data, Data Controllers Registration & Fees, Enforcement, Investigations & Penalties.
Techeconomy gathered that further bilateral consultations will be held towards developing a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen knowledge exchange and data privacy between the Two Data Protection Authorities.
Mr. Solomon Odole, the ID4D Project Coordinator, who participated in the meetings as part of ID4D support towards the establishment of the Commission reiterated the importance of developing strong ties with data protection authorities in other countries and foster data flows.
