Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Practice Areas06

Data Protection
& Cybersecurity.

Guidance on data privacy, regulatory compliance, and risk management in an increasingly digital environment.

Overview

The Nigeria Data Protection Act and its accompanying regulations have transformed how businesses must handle personal data. Simultaneously, cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication. We help organisations understand their obligations, build compliant data practices, and respond effectively when things go wrong.

What We Handle
01

NDPA & NDPR Compliance

Gap analysis, compliance roadmaps, and ongoing advisory to align your operations with Nigeria's data protection framework.

02

Privacy Policies & Data Frameworks

Drafting of privacy notices, data processing agreements, data retention policies, and subject access request procedures.

03

Data Protection Officer Services

External DPO support for organisations required to designate a Data Protection Officer under applicable regulations.

04

Cybersecurity Risk & Incident Advisory

Legal advice on cybersecurity governance, incident response planning, and regulatory notification obligations following a data breach.

05

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Advisory on the legal requirements for transferring personal data outside Nigeria, including appropriate safeguards and contractual mechanisms.

Our Approach

Data protection law is technical and fast-moving. We combine legal expertise with a practical understanding of how technology businesses operate, delivering advice that is compliant in theory and workable in practice — not just a checklist of obligations.