{"id":27831,"date":"2025-04-14T11:47:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T11:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/?p=27831"},"modified":"2025-04-14T11:48:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T11:48:34","slug":"ndpc-hosts-hotel-owners-forum-abuja-hofa-offers-free-data-protection-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/2025\/04\/14\/ndpc-hosts-hotel-owners-forum-abuja-hofa-offers-free-data-protection-training\/","title":{"rendered":"NDPC Hosts Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA), Offers Free Data Protection Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2ab1bf47-4c7e-47db-b320-b1940cd98fc5\" 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 dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"370\">The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently received a delegation from the Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA), led by its President, Mr. Emeka Ezekwesili, at the Commission\u2019s headquarters in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"830\">The courtesy visit comes on the heels of compliance orders issued to some HOFA members by the NDPC. Mr. Ezekwesili applauded the Commission\u2019s efforts in raising awareness about data privacy, acknowledging the critical role of data protection in today\u2019s digital economy. He emphasized the importance of the engagement, noting that many in the hospitality sector were still coming to terms with the implications of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1145\">\u201cWe felt it necessary to visit the Commission to better understand the compliance expectations and seek collaborative ways to educate our members,\u201d Mr. Ezekwesili said. He also reiterated HOFA\u2019s willingness to work closely with the NDPC in advancing data protection best practices across the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1469\">In his response, Dr. Olatunji lauded the leadership of HOFA for proactively engaging with the Commission. He provided a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of data protection and stressed the sensitivity of personal data routinely handled by hotels, which, if breached, could result in serious risks to individuals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1813\">\u201cHotels process vast amounts of personal and sometimes sensitive data. Compliance with the NDPA is not only a legal necessity but also a business imperative,\u201d Dr. Olatunji stated. He further highlighted the NDPC\u2019s readiness to support stakeholders in the hospitality sector with the tools and knowledge necessary to meet compliance standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2091\">As a key outcome of the meeting, Dr. Olatunji announced that the NDPC would provide free data protection training for HOFA members. Additionally, a working group has been established between the Commission and HOFA to foster ongoing collaboration and sector-specific guidance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2255\">This development marks another milestone in NDPC\u2019s ongoing efforts to promote data protection awareness and compliance across all sectors of the Nigerian economy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2335\">#ChampioningPrivacyRights #NADPA2025 #PrivacyInAction #DataProtectionAwareness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-start\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently received a delegation from the Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA), led by its President, Mr. Emeka Ezekwesili, at the Commission\u2019s headquarters in Abuja. 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