Section 5 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
Section 5 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Functions of the Commission. It is under Part II (Establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, and Its Governing Council) of the Act.
The Commission shall —
(a) regulate the deployment of technological and organisational measures to enhance personal data protection ;
(b) foster the development of personal data protection technologies, in accordance with recognised international best practices and applicable international law ;
(c) where necessary, accredit, license, and register suitable persons to provide data protection compliance services ;
(d) register data controllers and data processors of major importance ;
(e) promote awareness on the obligation of data controllers and data processors under this Act ;
(f) promote public awareness and understanding of personal data protection, rights and obligations imposed under this Act, and the risks to personal data ;
(g) receive complaints relating to violations of this Act or subsidiary legislation made under this Act ;
(h) collaborate with any relevant ministry, department, agency, body, company, firm, or person for the attainment of the objectives of this Act ;
(i) ensure compliance with national and international personal data protection obligations and best practice ;
(j) participate in international fora and engage with national and regional authorities responsible for data protection with a view to developing efficient strategies for the regulation of cross-border transfers of personal data ;
(k) determine whether countries, regions, business sectors, binding corporate rules, contractual clauses, codes of conduct, or certification mechanisms, afford adequate personal data protection standards for crossborder transfers ;
(l) collect and publish information with respect to personal data protection, including personal data breaches ;
(m) advise government on policy issues relating to data protection and privacy ;
(n) submit legislative proposals to the Minister necessary for strengthening personal data protection in Nigeria ; and
(o) carry out other legal actions as are necessary for the performance of the functions of the Commission.
