Data breaches

NDPC Probes Online Loan Sharks Over 400+ Cases Of Privacy Breaches

Mar 29, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) announced that it is investigating more than 400 instances of privacy violations linked to digital loan firms, commonly referred to as loan sharks, in Nigeria. This information was revealed in the Nigeria Data Protection Annual Report 2023. Editor’s Picks FG Provides Update On Fire … Read more

Opay, DHL, And Others Under Investigation By FG For Alleged Data Breaches

Oct 6, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

EKo Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government has initiated investigations into the activities of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, along with DHL, a logistics firm, and the online payment platform OPay. These inquiries follow numerous complaints by Nigerians regarding violations of data subjects’ rights. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) … Read more