THE PROBLEMS OF THE DEFICIENCY OF DATA PROTECTION LAW IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Data protection is an approach created to provide security and protection over information that are personal to individuals and are capable of identifying or leading towards the identification of individuals. This brief study examines the problems of lack of data protection law in Nigeria. It looks at how data protection legislation will advance the right to privacy in the use of internet and information technology. The study recommends an urgent enactment of data protection law, which will not only be in the interest of citizens but also for national protection and development.