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I’m in this Ad and I don’t like it.
Can attending a public event amount to consent to the commercial use of your image? This Casefiles entry examines Larry Nwabueze v. Nigerian Breweries Plc, the Lagos State High Court decision on privacy, data protection, consent, and the limits of using an attendee’s image in advertising. Larry Nwabueze v. Nigerian Brew…
Oct 67 min read


Who Owns Your Face? Ownership, Consent, and the Fragmentation of Image Rights Under Nigerian Law
Who owns your face when a photograph is taken, shared, or used commercially? This paper examines how Nigerian law approaches image rights through copyright, contract, passing off, constitutional privacy, and data protection, and what AI-generated images reveal about the gaps between them.
Sep 301 min read


Who Should Hear a Data Protection Complaint First?
When a data protection complaint arises in Nigeria, should a data subject go to the NDPC before going to court? This essay examines the procedural uncertainty surrounding Sections 46, 50 and 51 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, recent judicial treatment, and the case for clearer rules on exhausting administrative remedies.
Sep 174 min read


When They Get Hacked: What Companies Are Actually Required to Do With Your Data
Most people discover that a company has been hacked through rumors, social media posts, or suspicious account activity long before they hear from the company itself. This article examines what businesses are actually required to do under Nigeria’s Data Protection Act when personal data is compromised and what rights individuals have when silence follows a breach
May 65 min read


Your Rights Under Nigeria’s Data Protection Act
Every day, people hand over personal information without thinking twice, from loan apps and online forms to websites and social media platforms. This guide explores the rights created under Nigeria’s Data Protection Act and explains how the law protects citizens from misuse, overreach, and privacy violations.
Mar 34 min read
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