Data Retention and Disclosure Conundrum: Negotiating the Complexities of Freedom of Information Act Disclosure Requests

In this publication, TEMPLARS Partner Cyriacus Orlu, Managing Counsel Oghomwen Akpaibor, and Associate Francis Jarigo highlight the challenges of conflicting data retention periods mandated by Nigerian laws like the Data Protection Act, Labour Act, and Cybercrimes Act.

These laws often clash with the Freedom of Information Act, complicating organisational compliance with legal requirements. The article explores the difficulties organisations face due to these discrepancies.

The authors recommend adhering to data retention laws and maintaining evidence of data destruction to demonstrate compliance and mitigate legal risks. They suggest that courts will likely favour specific data retention statutes over general disclosure laws.

For a detailed guide on navigating these legal complexities, read the full article.

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Data Retention and Disclosure Conundrum: Negotiating the Complexities of Freedom of Information Act Disclosure Requests

In this publication, TEMPLARS Partner Cyriacus Orlu, Managing Counsel Oghomwen Akpaibor, and Associate Francis Jarigo highlight the challenges of conflicting data retention periods mandated by Nigerian laws like the Data Protection Act, Labour Act, and Cybercrimes Act.

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