The World Wide Web Foundation published this report on data protection in Nigeria, in which they undertook a review of the countries data collection practices, the policies and regulations in effect, and the methods used to govern the collection, protection, and use of personal data.
Personal data protection in Nigeria
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CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, CIPT
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