The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply fully with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, in a move aimed at strengthening data governance, enhancing accountability and protecting the personal data of Nigerians across the public sector.
The directive, according to a statement seen by Technology Times, issued by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), mandates all federal MDAs to comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, its regulations, implementation guidelines and all directives issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) governing the lawful processing of personal data.
The development is expected to accelerate the integration of data protection practices across federal institutions as government services continue to migrate to digital platforms, making privacy, security and responsible data governance central to public service delivery.
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