Oluwatobi Idowu

Examining the Concept of Joint Data Control Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act

Examining the Concept of Joint Data Control Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act

Introduction

The rise of digital technologies has transformed the way personal data is collected, shared, and utilised. Increasingly, multiple organisations collaborate to process personal data for related purposes. This collaboration raises a critical question under data protection law: who is responsible for ensuring compliance when two or more entities jointly determine the purposes and means of processing?