The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Multichoice Nigeria the sum of N766.2 million for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act).
The Commission disclosed in a statement signed by its Head of Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, which was released on Sunday.
According to the Commission, the investigation of Multichoice, which commenced in the second quarter of 2024, was triggered by suspected breach of privacy rights of Multichoice subscribers and illegal cross-border transfer of personal data of Nigerians.
Details shortly…