In a recent announcement by Tobenna Erojikwe, Chairman of the NBA-ICLE (Nigerian Bar Association—Institute of Continuing Legal Education), legal practitioners and businesses in Nigeria are gearing up for a pivotal event. The NBA-ICLE Data Protection Training is scheduled to run from October 23rd to October 26th, 2023.

This training holds particular significance due to the recent presidential assent to the Nigeria Data Protection Act, which came into force in June 2023. The Act underscores the critical importance of privacy and data protection for Nigerian businesses and legal professionals.

The Data Protection Act is of paramount interest to lawyers for several reasons. Firstly, the Act fortifies the fundamental right to privacy and other rights and freedoms. Secondly, it imposes additional regulatory obligations on businesses and their vendors. Notably, it also ushers in a new realm for legal practitioners, focusing on data protection audit compliance and post-audit remedial services.

Recognising the roles law firms play as data controllers in various capacities, including as employers, service providers, and legal advisors, the NBA-ICLE has organised this training to help them grasp their data protection responsibilities.

Remarkably, the training features an impressive lineup of facilitators who have generously volunteered their expertise. Justice Ibironke Harrison, Uche Val Obi SAN, Prof. Adedeji Adekunle SAN, Kayode Enitan SAN, Jumoke Lambo, Hadiza Doganbana, Babatunde Bamigboye, Olumide Babalola, and Moji Ogunlana Okanga are among the legal luminaries who will contribute to this important event.

Notably, registration for and participation in the training are entirely free, emphasising the commitment to equipping legal professionals and businesses with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of data protection. To register for this groundbreaking event, visit https://tinyurl.com/4fz43wrd.

This initiative by the NBA-ICLE is a significant step towards fostering awareness and compliance with data protection regulations in Nigeria, ultimately strengthening the legal community’s ability to safeguard privacy and data in an increasingly digital world.

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