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

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.