Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has convened a stakeholder engagement session focused on the development of a new Data Protection and Privacy Regulatory Framework for the country’s e-commerce sector.
The National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, was represented at the event by the Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye.
In his opening remarks, Bamigboye emphasized that establishing a dedicated framework for e-commerce is critical to strengthening trust in Nigeria’s digital economy and ensuring robust protection of personal data within an increasingly interconnected marketplace. He also highlighted the contribution of e-commerce to Nigeria’s gross domestic product, noting the need for the sector to grow in alignment with global best practices.
The engagement brought together regulators, industry stakeholders, legal practitioners, consumer advocates, and technology experts to deliberate on key issues affecting data privacy in the digital space.
Key areas of discussion included systemic privacy challenges, capacity building and public awareness on data protection, practical implementation of data protection principles, platform accountability, cross-border data transfers, emerging technologies, third-party risk management, and the enforcement of data subject rights.
According to the Commission, feedback and recommendations gathered from stakeholders will be incorporated into the draft regulatory framework. This is aimed at ensuring comprehensive coverage of relevant concerns while promoting compliance, accountability, and sustainable growth within Nigeria’s digital economy.