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Federal High Court has affirmed NDPC’s authority over PoS operators in NigeriaPoS operators must register to ensure data protection compliance and accountabilityFailure to register may lead to sanctions under the Nigeria Data Protection Act
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Point of Sale (PoS) operators across Nigeria will now be required to register with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), following a Federal High Court’s affirmation of the Commission’s authority to regulate businesses that process customers’ personal data.
The ruling marks a significant shift for the country’s rapidly growing PoS industry, placing operators under stricter regulatory oversight as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to strengthen data privacy and protect millions of Nigerians who rely on agency banking services.
NDPC secures major win as court upholds new data protection rules. Credit: NovatisSource: Getty Images
Court backs NDPC’s regulatory powers
The development follows the judgment
