Cross-Border Data Transfers in Nigeria – U.S. SaaS Companies
For DPOs and privacy counsel of U.S. SaaS companies and Nigerian customers, one big challenge is ensuring lawful cross-border data transfers. This article explains the rules and what NDPA compliance for U.S. SaaS companies requires in practice.
When Should Liability Caps Be Applied – Before or after Set-Off ?
Technology contracts frequently include liability caps. For example, a technology vendor might agree that “no more than 12 months’ fees” can be claimed. But complications often arise when both parties have contractual claims against each other.
Nigeria Issues 2024 Online Trust and Safety Compliance Report
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has released the 2024 Compliance Report on the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries (CoP for ICSPs/IIs).
Technical and Organizational Measures- A Primer
Technical measures are the technological controls used to protect personal data. On the other hand, organizational measures are the internal policies, governance frameworks, and cultural practices that ensure personal data is processed responsibly
Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria: Key Regulatory Considerations
A recent report by Google titled "Our Life With AI: From Innovation to Application" suggests that generative AI adoption in emerging markets is significantly higher than global averages. Within that context, we examine some regulatory touch points within the emerging...
Are U.S. Foreign SaaS Corporations Regulated by Nigeria?
We think that the African SaaS market is already significantly larger than commonly cited figures suggest. While some sources estimate it at around $3.5 billion in 2023, we believe this substantially understates actual consumption.
Online Safety Act: Age Verification and Data Reuse
The risk of reuse of age verification data is conceivable
Nigeria Data Privacy Law 2025: NDPA & GAID Guide
In March 2025, NDPC issued the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, an operational rulebook that consolidates how the Act applies in practice and introduces detailed rules
Online Trust & Safety in Nigeria: An Overview
In Nigeria, the regulatory landscape surrounding online trust and safety is anchored primarily in the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms & Internet Intermediaries (the “Code”). This framework defines the rules that digital platforms must follow, with specific...
New Online Lending Regulations in Nigeria by FCCPC
The FCCPC is saying, if you are a digital lender and your business or partnerships do not meet certain minimum standards, we would not let you start the business or enter/continue that partnership agreement. If you have already commenced business,...
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