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Privacy and Data Protection
Alliance Law Firm is a commercial law firm specializing in data protection compliance, advisory services, and litigation. With the growing global regulations surrounding the processing of personal data by both public and private organizations, we recognize that successful businesses will seek guidance from our knowledgeable data protection and privacy experts. Our team understands the unique needs of these businesses and is committed to providing responsive and practical advice that ensures compliance with data protection and privacy laws.
As a licensed and certified Data Protection Compliance Organization (DPCO) by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, our privacy lawyers are highly regarded by both local and international corporations. They possess extensive knowledge of the data protection ecosystem, enabling them to assist organizations in navigating the complex compliance requirements effectively.
Our clients benefit from a comprehensive suite of data protection services, including data protection audits, cross-border transfers of personal data, data protection impact assessments, vendor assessments, data protection due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, risk assessments, data subject access requests (DSAR), and data protection dispute resolution, among others. We are also frequently engaged to represent our clients in discussions and negotiations with data protection authorities, with whom we maintain positive and collaborative relationships.
We have been invited to lead discussions on data protection-related topics by esteemed organizations such as the Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative, Nigeria Internet Governance Forum, Privacy Hub Africa, Privacy Conference Nigeria, ESQ Training Limited, and the Moot Academy. Additionally, we are professional members of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the International Network of Privacy Law Professionals, the Association of Privacy Lawyers in Africa, and Privacy Hub Africa.
As thought leaders in privacy and data protection, we have published numerous works that clarify various aspects of data protection laws and regulations.
Data Protection Service Experience
- Advised a multinational data services corporation on its data compliance issues with the sector regulator
- Provided a legal opinion to a leading telecommunication company operating in Nigeria, Africa, and globally with respect to an alleged data breach that was being investigated by the NDPB (now NDPC) and other law enforcement
- Provided data protection audit and remediation services for an Indigenous E & P Company
- Advised Immigration and Refugee Board of a Country on the international transfer of data and processing of BVN of immigrants for tracking
- We have reviewed the Data Protection Bill, 2020
- Provided legal opinion to a Fintech company on data protection compliance requirements and legal implications for the international transfer of personal data under the Nigeria Data Protection
- Provided data protection audit and remediation services for medical start-up
- Provided risk assessment and data protection audit for an international exploration and production company.
- Advise legal entities on the current legal obligations and ancillary risks of Artificial Intelligence, internet law, and technology laws across various jurisdictions.
- Prepare necessary data protection documentation, opinions, and reports on standards to multinational data controllers and data processors to support management decisions and enquiries; and ensure that business operations are fully compliant with the NDPR, GDPR, and other sector-specific data protection regulations.
- Organize training for employees of data controllers on data protection policies, procedures, practices, and techniques, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to safeguard all customers’ personal data.