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Templars Partner Emmanuel Gbahabo and Senior Associate Oghomwen Akpaibor contributed to the Nigerian chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide – Data Protection 2020 which was published last week.

The chapter, Nigeria: Data Protection Laws and Regulations 2020, covers common issues including relevant legislation and competent authorities, territorial scope, key principles, individual rights, registration formalities, appointment of a data protection officer and of processors – in 39 jurisdictions.

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