Data Protection Compliance Services

At The Trusted Advisors Legal Practice, we recognize that data is the “new oil” of the digital economy, driving innovation, business growth and competitive advantage. With this value, however, comes significant responsibility. Organizations must ensure that personal data is collected, processed and stored in full compliance with applicable laws to protect the rights of individuals and avoid regulatory penalties.

In Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)—issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in January 2019—established the framework for safeguarding personal data. Oversight of compliance now rests with the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), which licenses Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs) to provide professional monitoring, auditing, and advisory services to Data Controllers and Processors.

The Trusted Advisors Legal Practice is duly licensed by the NDPB as a Data Protection Compliance Organization (DPCO), empowering us to deliver comprehensive services that help clients meet NDPR obligations and align with international data protection regimes such as the GDPR.

Our Services as a Licensed DPCO

We provide a full suite of data protection and compliance services, including:

• Data Protection Training & Awareness - capacity building for employees and executives
• Regulatory Contracts & Advisory - drafting, reviewing and negotiating data-related agreements
• Data Privacy & Protection Advisory - guidance on lawful collection, storage and processing of personal data
• Due Diligence Investigations - for transactions and vendor/partner risk assessment
• Breach Remediation & Planning - immediate response strategies and long-term safeguards
• Impact Assessments - evaluating the risks and implications of data processing activities
• Outsourcing Data Protection Officers (DPOs) - providing skilled professionals to manage compliance obligations
• Information Privacy Audits - full assessments to identify and close compliance gaps

Why Choose Us?

• Licensed Authority - as an accredited DPCO, we are officially recognized to guide and certify compliance.
• Sector Experience - we have advised clients across finance, telecoms, health, technology and e-commerce.
• Local & International Expertise - we align NDPR compliance with global standards like GDPR to support businesses with cross-border operations.
• Risk Mitigation - we help clients avoid reputational damage, fines and operational disruptions caused by non-compliance.

At The Trusted Advisors Legal Practice, we go beyond legal advice, we provide practical compliance frameworks and training programs that enable businesses to operate confidently in the data-driven economy.