{"id":22356,"date":"2024-10-28T12:03:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T12:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/?p=22356"},"modified":"2024-10-28T12:04:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T12:04:04","slug":"nigeria-data-protection-commission-ndpc-ceo-hosts-aldapcon-reaffirms-commitment-to-data-privacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/2024\/10\/28\/nigeria-data-protection-commission-ndpc-ceo-hosts-aldapcon-reaffirms-commitment-to-data-privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) CEO Hosts ALDAPCON, Reaffirms Commitment to Data Privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a8e85da2-5404-44b0-ad0c-bcbfaa152319\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently welcomed members of the Association of Licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisations of Nigeria (ALDAPCON) led by its Chairman, Mr. Ivan Anya. This high-level meeting highlighted mutual goals for advancing data protection standards across Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>During his remarks, Mr. Anya expressed gratitude for Dr. Olatunji\u2019s support and praised his dedication to enhancing data privacy and security nationwide. Anya underscored the Association\u2019s commitment to its members\u2019 welfare, enabling them to effectively uphold data protection responsibilities in alignment with the Commission\u2019s directives. He also announced the formation of an executive body to guide ALDAPCON\u2019s affairs and outlined recent collaborative initiatives, including a completed training program for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) across twenty Nigerian universities, in partnership with the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU).<\/p>\n<p>The ALDAPCON chairman further requested that the Association be actively involved in NDPC&#8217;s future initiatives and expressed interest in participating in the 2025 Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) conference and Annual General Meeting.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Dr. Olatunji lauded ALDAPCON\u2019s accomplishments, noting that they reflect the success of the Public-Private Partnership model championed by the Commission. He highlighted how this collaborative approach has significantly improved compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, fostering greater public trust in the nation\u2019s digital economy. Dr. Olatunji also updated attendees on the certification process, announcing that DPCOs will assist in training future DPOs, with certification being issued by the Institute of Information Management.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Olatunji urged ALDAPCON to intensify efforts in advocacy, service delivery, and audit compliance filing, and assured the Association of NDPC\u2019s ongoing support. He committed to involving ALDAPCON in the upcoming NADPA Conference, further cementing the collaborative relationship aimed at strengthening Nigeria\u2019s data protection landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently welcomed members of the Association of Licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisations of Nigeria (ALDAPCON) led by its Chairman, Mr. Ivan Anya. This high-level meeting highlighted mutual goals for advancing data protection standards across Nigeria. 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