Nigeria
Definition of Data
data” means representations of information or of concepts that are being prepared or have been prepared in a form suitable for use in a computer;
Main Focus of Document
"The Act provides an effective, unified and comprehensive legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the prohibition, prevention, detection, prosecution and punishment of cybercrimes in Nigeria. This act also ensures the protection of critical national information infrastructure, and promotes cybersecurity and the protection of computer systems and networks, electronic communications, data and computer programs, intellectual property and privacy rights."
Target Beneficiaries or Sector
Government, citizens, businesses;
Key Elements
The Act aims to – (a) provide an effective and unified legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the prohibition, prevention, detection, prosecution and punishment of cybercrimes in Nigeria; (b) ensure the protection of critical national information infrastructure; and (c) promote cyber security and the protection of computer systems and networks, electronic communications, data and computer programs, intellectual property and privacy rights"
Policy/Regulation Mirrors
n/a