NDPCprobes Temu over handling of 12.7m Nigerians' data

Nigeria's data regulator, the NDPC, has launched a probe into Chinese e-commerce platform Temu over concerns about the personal data of 12.7 million Nigerians being improperly handled. The investigation was ordered by NDPC CEO Dr. Vincent Olatunji following indications that Temu processes personal information belonging to approximately 12.7 million Nigerian data subjects. Concerns include online surveillance, transparency, accountability, data minimization, duty of care, and cross-border data transfers. The probe comes amid rising regulatory attention on companies handling large volumes of personal information, following a sector-wide investigation into 1,369 organisations last August. Companies processing data on behalf of others must ensure compliance with Nigeria's privacy standards to avoid liability. The NDPC previously fined Multichoice N766.2 million for NDPA violations, adopting a remediation approach to encourage compliance without discouraging investment.

SOURCE: https://nairametrics.com/2026/02/16/ndpc-probes-temu-over-alleged-breach-of-12-7m-nigerians-data/