NDPA Compliance Checklist

The NDPA Compliance Checklist is a practical self-assessment tool designed to help founders, startups, and growing businesses evaluate their readiness under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). Rather than offering generic legal advice, the checklist walks businesses through ten of the most important questions every organization processing personal data should be able to answer with confidence.

Covering topics such as lawful bases for processing, privacy policies, consent, Data Protection Officers (DPOs), data processing agreements, breach response planning, cross-border data transfers, data subject rights, and the classification of Data Controllers of Major Importance, the checklist provides a practical starting point for identifying compliance gaps before they become regulatory or commercial risks.

Whether you're launching a new venture, preparing for fundraising, or strengthening your governance framework, this resource offers an accessible introduction to NDPA compliance and serves as a useful foundation for building a robust data protection program.