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Investigations: archive

All 4 archive entries filed under investigations, most recent first.

NG · INVESTIGATIONS

NDPC investigates the Corporate Affairs Commission over a database breach

The NDPC confirmed on 17 April 2026 that it is investigating a reported breach of the Corporate Affairs Commission's database under section 46(3) of the NDPA 2023, alongside a coordinated Federal Government cybersecurity response.

17 April 2026 · Investigations
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ODPC opens a suo moto investigation into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

Kenya's ODPC opened a suo moto investigation into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in April 2026, after a direct appeal filed 6 March 2026 raised the devices' embedded recording capabilities.

April 2026 · Investigations
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NDPC serves an investigation notice over a cybersecurity-linked compliance failure

On 1 April 2026 the NDPC served a Notice of Investigation over a data protection compliance failure linked to a cybersecurity incident, with the Federal Government simultaneously moving to strengthen national cybersecurity.

1 April 2026 · Investigations
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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