By
Bello Aderonke Oluwabukola,
Odusola Josephine Gbemisola, Umejuru Ozioma Rachael
Abstract
Section 37 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) guarantees the right to privacy, encompassing individual privacy, family life, correspondence and communication. Thus, the protection of data and privacy has become a critical component of this digital age, hence the establishment of the Nigerian Data Act 2023 (NDPA) and the release of the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID), on 20th March, 2025, to regulate the processing of personal data and privacy in Nigeria. The rapid advancements in technology have made it essential for nations to establish comprehensive legal frameworks to safeguard individuals’ sensitive information. This article presents a comparative review of privacy and data protection laws across nine countries-Nigeria, India, the European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, United States and China.This study ultimately recommends a comprehensive implementation of data protection and privacy awareness to all individuals, companies, stakeholders in Nigeria.