{"id":27310,"date":"2025-03-24T10:38:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T10:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/?p=27310"},"modified":"2025-03-24T10:39:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T10:39:22","slug":"ndpc-signs-mou-with-dkippi-to-strengthen-data-protection-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/2025\/03\/24\/ndpc-signs-mou-with-dkippi-to-strengthen-data-protection-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"NDPC Signs MoU with DKIPPI to Strengthen Data Protection in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"352\">In a significant step towards enhancing data protection and privacy compliance in Nigeria, the <strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"215\">Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)<\/strong> has signed a <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"266\">Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"349\">Data and Knowledge Information Privacy Protection Initiative (DKIPPI)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"564\">The agreement, formalized at a ceremony attended by key stakeholders, aims to deepen collaboration between both organizations in promoting <strong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"542\">awareness, compliance, and privacy protection<\/strong> across the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"1144\">Speaking at the event, the <strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"651\">National Commissioner\/CEO of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji<\/strong>, described the MoU as a <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"698\">historic milestone<\/strong> for the Commission. He acknowledged <strong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"776\">Mr Tokunbo Smith, President of DKIPPI<\/strong>, for his unwavering support since the Commission\u2019s inception. Dr Olatunji highlighted Mr Smith\u2019s key contributions to the development of <strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1060\">the Nigeria Data Protection Act, the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP), and the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID)<\/strong>\u2014all of which serve as foundational frameworks for data protection in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1424\">&#8220;This partnership formalizes our shared commitment to advancing <strong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1253\">data privacy, compliance, and awareness<\/strong> across Nigeria. As data protection takes center stage globally, this collaboration will further strengthen Nigeria\u2019s stance in the digital economy,&#8221; Dr Olatunji stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1801\">On his part, <strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1459\">Mr Tokunbo Smith<\/strong> reaffirmed DKIPPI\u2019s dedication to supporting the Commission, pledging even greater efforts in shaping Nigeria\u2019s data privacy ecosystem. &#8220;Data protection and privacy are becoming increasingly critical worldwide. We remain committed to making a <strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1721\">lasting impact<\/strong> in ensuring compliance and security within Nigeria\u2019s digital space,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"2048\">In recognition of Dr Olatunji\u2019s leadership in spearheading data protection initiatives in Nigeria, <strong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2046\">Mr Smith presented him with an honorary award, naming him an Ambassador of the Data and Knowledge Information Privacy Protection Initiative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2226\">The MoU marks another step in Nigeria\u2019s journey towards robust data governance, ensuring that the country aligns with global best practices in information privacy and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant step towards enhancing data protection and privacy compliance in Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Data and Knowledge Information Privacy Protection Initiative (DKIPPI). 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