Overview
Introduction Data has become one of the most valuable assets of the digital economy, and as a result, the protection of personal information has assumed heightened regulatory and commercial significance. Countries, including Nigeria, have introduced several data protection laws and regulations that impose specific compliance obligations on data controllers and data processors. One of the key requirements under Nigerian law is the filing of annual data protection audit returns by March 31 each year. These audit returns are a mandatory, recurring compliance obligation that holds organisations accountable, enables regulators to assess compliance with applicable data protection laws, and encourages organisations to establish robust data governance practices. Accordingly, we will discuss the requirements surrounding Data Protection Annual Audit Returns in Nigeria and highlight the key issues that controllers and processors must address to avoid regulatory exposure and reputational risk. Request the full insight below.
