Nigeria, Sept. 20 -- itemate Technologies has warned that businesses failing to comply with Nigeria's data protection laws risk not only penalties but loss of trust.

The firm gave the advice during a two-day training it hosted in Lagos on data privacy and compliance.

The company is a licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO) under the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the organisation stated that the programme held on 9 and 10 September, equipped participants from diverse sectors with practical knowledge of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

The statement said the training sessions focused on lawful data processing, rights of data subjects, responsib...