Abuja — The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched investigations into TikTok and Truecaller, following multiple reports of alleged violations of Nigeria’s data privacy laws.
According to a statement from the Commission, the two digital giants are being probed for possible breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, which mandates that organizations must secure personal data and uphold the privacy rights of Nigerian users.
The NDPC stated that the investigation was triggered by public complaints and independent findings, which suggest the platforms may have been collecting, storing, or sharing users’ data without adequate consent or legal compliance.
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the NDPC, affirmed the Commission’s commitment to holding digital platforms accountable. “We will not hesitate to invoke sanctions on any platform found violating the provisions of the law. Nigerian data must be protected.”
This development has sparked debates among industry stakeholders, with digital rights activists praising the NDPC’s proactive stance while also calling for increased digital literacy and stronger enforcement mechanisms.
Meanwhile, representatives of TikTok and Truecaller have pledged to cooperate fully with the ongoing probe, insisting they operate within global data protection standards.
This is the latest in a series of moves by the Nigerian government to tighten regulatory oversight on tech firms, ensuring citizens’ data is not exploited.
