Tag: Data Protection

Data protection: Between NCC and data protection commission By Ifeoma Peters

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Section 31(5) of the NDPA states that the NDPC shall create regulations in line with the objectives of the Act when processing personal data of a child aged 13 and above. This specifically applies to the provision of information and services through electronic means at the child’s explicit request. On the other hand, Regulation 11(5) of the draft Regulations allows for reliance on the consent given by a child aged 13 or older. This consent is applicable for the provision of information and services through electronic means when individually requested…

NYSC trains State Coordinators on Data Protection

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The National Youth Service Corps has assured that it would continue to ensure adequate protection of Corps Members’ data in strict compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation.   It also said the Scheme would ensure the provision of enabling environment for staff to achieve optimal productivity with the deployment of ICT solutions.   The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed disclosed this on Tuesday 21st June,2023 in his address at the ICT Training Workshop for NYSC State Coordinators with the theme; “Sustaining Digitization of NYSC Operations: The…