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Section 56 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 56 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 56 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Restriction on execution against property of the Commission. It is under Part XI (Legal Proceedings) of the Act. (1) An execution or attachment process shall not be issued against the property of the Commission, in respect of […]

Section 55 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 55 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 55 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Service of documents. It is under Part XI (Legal Proceedings) of the Act. A notice, summons, process, or document, required or authorised to be served on the Commission under the provisions of this Act or any other […]

Section 54 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 54 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 54 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Limitation of suits against the Commission. It is under Part XI (Legal Proceedings) of the Act. (1) A suit shall not be instituted against the Commission, a member of the Council, or staff of the Commission for […]

Section 53 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 53 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 53 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Joint and vicarious liability. It is under Part X (Enforcement) of the Act. (1) Where an offence has been committed by a body corporate or firm, the body corporate or firm, as well as principal officers of […]

Section 52 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 52 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 52 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Forfeiture. It is under Part X (Enforcement) of the Act. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Court may make an order of forfeiture against a convicted data controller, data processor, or individual in accordance with the Proceeds […]

Section 51 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 51 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 51 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Civil remedies. It is under Part X (Enforcement) of the Act. A data subject, who suffers injury, loss, or harm as a result of a violation of this Act by a data controller or data processor, may […]

Section 50 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 50 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 50 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Judicial review. It is under Part X (Enforcement) of the Act. A person who is not satisfied with an order of the Commission, may apply to the court for judicial review within 30 days after the order […]

Section 49 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 49 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 49 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Offences and penalties. It is under Part X (Enforcement) of the Act. (1) A data controller or data processor, who fails to comply with orders made under section 47 of this Act commits an offence and is […]

Section 48 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 48 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 48 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Enforcement orders. It is under Part X (Enforcement) of the Act. (1) Notwithstanding any criminal sanctions under this Act, if the Commission, after completing an investigation under section 46 of this Act, is satisfied that a data […]

Section 47 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 47 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Section 47 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Compliance orders. It is under Part X (Enforcement) of the Act. (1) Where the Commission is satisfied that a data controller or data processor has violated or is likely to violate any requirement under this Act or […]