Registration ends on June 30th, 2024 - NDPC Reminder

Reminder: The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) notifies all entities, including businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and other organisations that collect personal data of individuals, that registration is still ongoing and mandatory in accordance with Section 5(d) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023.

Registration can be completed through the official NDPC Registration Portal at www.services.ndpc.gov.ng.

The registration ends on June 30th, 2024. Entities that fail to register within this timeframe will be subject to penalties.

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, it is illegal to process personal data without proper registration. Failure to comply with registration requirements constitutes an offense punishable by law.

The obligation to register applies to Data Controllers and Processors of major importance. See sections 5(d), 44 and the Guidance Notice (NDPC/HQ/GN/VOL.02./24)

For further information and guidance on the registration process, please visit the NDPC website at www.ndpc.gov.ng or direct inquiries to registration@ndpc.gov.ng