NDPC Urges Sports Betting Operators to Secure User Data

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Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 23rd, 2026

Summary

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged sports betting operators to enhance data security measures for the approximately 60 million users on their platforms. The NDPC emphasized compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023, highlighting the importance of protecting customer data and the benefits of compliance for the gaming sector.

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), through its National Commissioner/CEO Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has issued a directive to sports betting operators, urging them to prioritize the security of the massive user data they handle. This directive, delivered at a workshop for the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB), specifically addresses the data-intensive nature of gaming operations, including onboarding, verification, and payment processing. The NDPC stressed the imperative for operators to strengthen compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023, ensuring customer rights are protected.

Operators are advised to implement robust data protection measures to foster customer trust and avoid negative consequences associated with non-compliance. This engagement is part of the NDPC's sector-by-sector approach to raising awareness and encouraging adherence to data privacy regulations. While this is framed as guidance, the NDPC's mandate implies that failure to comply with the NDP Act could lead to enforcement actions, though specific penalties are not detailed in this announcement.

What to do next

Review and strengthen data security protocols for customer onboarding, identity verification, and payment processing.
Ensure full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023.
Communicate data protection policies clearly to customers to build trust.

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March 12, 2026
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In his remarks, Dr Olatunji reiterated the importance of data security for the ANB as a data controller and processor of major importance, noting that no fewer than 60 million Nigerians use their platforms monthly. He noted that, given the data-intensive nature of gaming operations (including customer onboarding, identity verification, payment processing, and marketing communications), it is imperative that operators prioritise data protection and privacy.

He gave a brief overview of the data protection and privacy ecosystem in Nigeria and encouraged them to strengthen compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023, while ensuring that the rights of customers are adequately protected. He also used the opportunity to highlight some of the benefits of compliance, including enhanced customer trust and confidence, as well as the negative effects of non-compliance on the sector.

This engagement forms part of the NDPC’s strategic approach towards creating awareness and encouraging compliance with the NDP Act using a sector-by-sector approach.

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