Dr. Vincent Olatunji CEO NDPB
Sept. 20, 2024
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, (NDPC) has lamented the low compliance level of government agencies towards data protection laws in the country.
According to the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji he noted that enforcement was necessary to guarantee the privacy of entities and citizens in the cyberspace.
Both organisations also agreed to forge partnership and
collaboration towards effecting cyber data protection in the country.
Olatunji who disclosed that the visit was for familiarisation, awareness creation and to seek partnership with the EFCC towards the protection of data in the country, stated that, “Being the major data controller in the country, we are interested in how people collect, process, share and protect digital assets which is also a major challenge all over the world.
That is why it is necessary to put in laws to guarantee trust and ensure cyber security, because non-protection of these data have severe consequences, including financial losses and reputational damage for Nigeria as a country.”
He proposed a free data protection training for the Commission’s staff.
Olukoyede in his response appreciated the team for extending a hand of fellowship to the Commission and assured the delegation of the Commission’s willingness to collaborate and partner with NDPC.
“The job you are doing is also related to our mandate, because we are meant to protect the resources of Nigerians. In whatever way you will need our support, we are ready to cooperate with you.
“There is a need for all MDAs to comply because as law enforcement officers, compliance to law is important to us. So, on behalf of the EFCC, I wish to state that we are going to comply. We have already activated our data protection system and I have instructed the ICT Department to begin the registration and ensure that we are up-to-date,” he said.
