DATA PROTECTION DIGEST

Archive · February 2026

February 2026: archive

The 5 archive entries on developments from February 2026.

SN · GUIDANCE & POLICY

BCEAO surveys UEMOA fintechs on cryptocurrency, its first move on crypto

At the end of February 2026 the BCEAO circulated a questionnaire to fintech operators across the eight-state UEMOA zone on possible uses of cryptocurrencies in the regional financial system, reported by Jeune Afrique on 9 March.

End of February 2026 · Guidance & policy · Crypto & digital assets
NG · INVESTIGATIONS

NDPC opens an investigation into Temu's handling of Nigerian user data

On 17 February 2026 the NDPC ordered an immediate investigation into Temu (Whaleco Technology / PDD Holdings) over how the platform collects, processes and transfers Nigerian users' personal data, with cross-border transfers the stated focus.

17 February 2026 · Investigations
ZA · ENFORCEMENT

FSCA fines QuickTrade R710,000 for AML failures in its CFD broker sweep

The FSCA imposed a R710,000 administrative penalty on QuickTrade (Pty) Ltd, an online CFD and forex broker, for multiple breaches of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, including customer due diligence and AML control failures, and coupled the fine with a remediation directive.

16 February 2026 · Enforcement · Crypto & digital assets
KE · ENFORCEMENT

High Court asked to convert an ODPC compensation award into a court order

In Muthoni v Africa International University [2026] KEHC 2254 (KLR), decided 16 February 2026, the High Court dealt with an application to adopt a July 2025 ODPC determination (Complaint No.

16 February 2026 · Enforcement
NG · ENFORCEMENT

SEC Nigeria revokes Kensington Agro's licence, its first under ISA 2025

SEC Nigeria revoked the registration of Kensington Agro Trading Limited as a capital market operator with immediate effect, in a circular signed 9 February 2026 and published 2 March, acting under section 61(6) of the Investments and Securities Act 2025 and Rule 34(1) of the SEC Rules.

9 February 2026 (published 2 March) · Enforcement · Crypto & digital assets