Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, was a distinguished panelist at the 29th Nigeria Economic Summit’s lunch session. The session, titled “Digital Transformation: The Future of Work,” brought together prominent experts to discuss critical issues in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Dr. Olatunji shared the panel with esteemed counterparts, including Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA Nigeria), and Ms. Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, CCIE and Head of Brand and Reputation at Google, Sub-Saharan Africa.
During the engaging panel discussion, Dr. Olatunji underscored the paramount significance of trust and confidence in cross-border data transfers. He emphasized the necessity of adequacy decisions on instruments for ensuring appropriate safeguards in cross-border data transfer. In addition, he delved into critical topics such as data localization, skill acquisition, and the numerous opportunities within the Data Protection ecosystem, among other pertinent subjects.
Dr. Olatunji’s insights and expertise at the Nigeria Economic Summit underscore the commitment of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to fostering a secure and thriving digital environment for businesses and individuals alike.