The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Fidelity Bank Plc 555 million naira for violating data protection laws. The fine, imposed on Tuesday, follows the bank’s lack of cooperation during investigations into the breach, according to NDPC’s National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji. The fine represents 0.1% of Fidelity Bank’s annual gross revenue in 2023, … Read more
NIMC reassured the public that Nigerians’ data remains uncompromised despite reports of unauthorized websites selling sensitive information. Eko Hot Blog reports that in response to allegations of exposed sensitive data, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reassured the public that Nigerians’ data remains uncompromised. This online media platform gathered that this assurance was provided … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian mother, Iphie, who raised concerns on her X account about an alleged breach of her daughter’s data protection rights by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has disclosed the suspect involved had been arrested. In a statement shared on her X account on Monday, she expressed gratitude to … Read more