Praesidium Consultancy Limited, in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has concluded plans to organise a one-day webinar on the impact of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 on data controllers and processors in September.
The firm said in the statement that the webinar became necessary following the signing of the Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2023 into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Act provides a legal framework for protecting personal information and practising data protection in Nigeria. Hence, all stakeholders, especially those in the financial sector of the Nigerian economy, must know all they can before the realities of data protection begin to unfold.
The theme of the programme tagged: “Compliance Excellence: Strategies for Adhering to Nigeria Data Protection Act,” aims at familiarising financial institutions in Nigeria with the new Act as well as equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of data protection regulations.
Praesidium Consultancy Limited is a Data Protection Compliance Organisation licensed by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to carry out data protection compliance activities on behalf of data controllers and processors.
The Managing Director, Praesidium Consultancy Limited, Mrs. Roni Akins, said the webinar is expected to have more than 200 participants in attendance and promises to provide a comprehensive overview of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, as well as highlight its key provisions, scope, and implications for organisations.
“Our mission is to educate participants on the importance of data protection and privacy, emphasising the significance of compliance in maintaining trust with customers, clients, and stakeholders,” she stated.
The Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji will deliver a keynote speech. Stakeholders in the financial sector, such as the Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN), have leaned support to ensure the full participation of members.
