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Meta and Nigeria’s NDPC settle dispute regarding $32.8 million fine

November 8, 2025

Meta reached a settlement with Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission over a $32.8 million remedial fee tied to behavioral advertising practices on Facebook and Instagram, resolving a court challenge to the regulator’s enforcement action.

Liquid Telecom fined in Kenya

November 6, 2025

Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) fined Liquid Telecommunications Kenya Ltd Sh700,000 for processing personal data without valid consent and failing to comply with a data erasure request under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019.

Amnesty International Kenya’s data rights study and guidelines

October 6, 2025

Amnesty International Kenya published a study and data guidelines to boost awareness of Kenya’s Data Protection Act. The report urges stronger oversight and provides practical tools for civil groups to enhance privacy accountability.

Nigeria fines MultiChoice ₦766M for privacy violations and data transfers

July 31, 2025

Nigeria fines MultiChoice ₦766M for intrusive, disproportionate data practices and unlawful cross-border transfers under the Data Protection Act.

Meta faces over $290M in fines from Nigerian authorities

June 16, 2025

Three Nigerian regulators fined Meta over $290 million for failing to meet data protection obligations — including missing reports and cross-platform data sharing without user opt-out options.

Nigeria Releases Draft Data Protection Bill

October 11, 2022

Nigeria is trying to get a comprehensive data protection law passed before the end of 2022 as it seeks to create even economic footing in global markets