💻 Technology Law

Nigeria has a developing legal framework for technology, with several key laws and regulations addressing various aspects of the digital landscape. These laws are designed to promote growth in the tech sector, protect consumers, and combat cybercrime.

Here are some of the most relevant laws on technology in Nigeria:

• Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023: Safeguards rights of data subjects, establishes the NDPC, and regulates personal data processing.
• Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019: Earlier framework from NITDA, parts of which remain applicable alongside NDPA.

• Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015: Provides legal framework to prohibit, prevent, detect, prosecute, and punish cybercrimes.
• Addresses unlawful access, fraud, identity theft, cyber-terrorism, and interception of electronic messages.
• Protects critical national information infrastructure.

• Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003: Established NCC as regulator for telecoms industry.
• Promotes national communications policy and fair competition.
• Protects service providers and consumers, manages scarce resources like frequency spectrum.

• NITDA Act 2007: Established NITDA as the agency for IT regulation, standardization, and development.
• Mandates frameworks for IT research, promotes access in underserved areas, and sets e-governance guidelines.
• NITDA Act 2021 (proposed): Expands NITDA’s oversight, including licensing for tech companies.

• National Digital Economy and E-Governance Act 2024: Supports digital economy and e-transactions.
• Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020: Regulates businesses, including tech firms.
• Copyright Act: Protects IP rights such as software and digital content.
• NOTAP Act: Requires registration of foreign technology transfer contracts with NOTAP.

These laws create the framework for Nigeria’s growing tech sector. We are here to help you navigate and succeed within it.