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Kenya
Anjarwalla & Khanna
Privacy is a fundamental human right and is central to the protection of human dignity. In its simplest form, the right to privacy allows each human being to be left alone in a core that is inviolable.
Mauritius
Appleby
This article discusses the recent approach of the Cour de Cassation in France on rules of evidence in civil proceedings. In a recent ruling¹ relating to the dismissal of an employee...
Nigeria
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
In a hyper-connected world heavily reliant on technology, the use of biometric data for employee attendance monitoring is growing in popularity as a practice across various industries.
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
On the 12th of June 2023, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, signed the "Nigeria Data Protection Act"
Ruach Chambers
In a landmark move to streamline and modernize its immigration system, Nigeria has introduced a revolutionary policy enabling individuals to obtain immigration documents online.
The Trusted Advisors
In 2009, the world was introduced to a revolutionary technology that would change the way we think about transactions and digital record-keeping.
Tope Adebayo
Money lending has long historical roots and inancial technology has enabled the recent rise of digital lending platforms. These digital platforms provide quick and easy access...
SimmonsCooper Partners
Taxation in Nigeria operates under a detailed legal framework, including various Statutes, Acts, and Decrees, which outline the structure of the tax system and identify the responsible bodies.
Tope Adebayo
The Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) is the primary legislation governing data protection in Nigeria.
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) recently released a Guidance Notice on the Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors...
Ingenium Legal
In April 2021, the artwork of an important 20th-century African-American artist, named Jean-Michel Basquiat drew huge public attention, at least in the United States.
Banwo & Ighodalo
On February 14, 2024, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission ("NDPC"), pursuant to its mandate under the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023...
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
In Nigeria the principal legislation for the regulation of data protection is the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 ("NDPA") which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 14 June 2023.
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
Any crime or illegal activity committed in the use of computers and network is referred to as a cybercrime. The Cybercrimes (Prohibition and Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 ("Cybercrimes Act")...
Seychelles
Appleby
In a significant move to safeguard the privacy and security of its citizens' personal information, Seychelles introduced the new Data Protection Act...
South Africa
Adams & Adams
The CIPC issued a notice regarding a data breach under section 22 of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") notifying customers of unauthorised access to their systems on 29 February 2024.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In an era of digital transformation, our interconnected world offers unparalleled convenience and opportunity. However, it also exposes us to a dynamic and multifaceted underworld of cyber threats...
ENS
In the last few months, the Information Regulator has intensified efforts to investigate and enforce compliance with data privacy and protection laws among responsible parties.
ENS
In today's digital landscape, safeguarding personal information has become increasingly vital, especially with heightened scrutiny from regulatory bodies...
Swart Attorneys
In the global race to regulate AI, the EU has made significant strides to lead the way when the European Parliament adopted the EU AI Act on 23 June 2023.
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