Data Privacy Laws: Implications in the Technology Space

By Folarin Aluko

The second edition of The Create Conference, hosted by the Intellectual Property Law Club, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), took place from June 3–4, 2025.

Mr. Aluko’s paper titled “Data Privacy Laws: Implications in the Technology Space” provides a critical analysis of Nigeria’s evolving data protection landscape and critically examines the constitutional fragility of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, questions the necessity of a standalone Data Protection Commission, and urges a shift from revenue-focused regulation to user empowerment.

“Data should serve people, not exploit them,” Aluko noted. “If our laws cannot account for the subtle decisions AI makes on our behalf, we risk protecting form over substance.”

The Conference featured an array of discussions on AI, Blockchain Royalties, Fashion IP Enforcement, and Music Distribution, drawing speakers from across Nigeria’s Legal, Tech, and Entertainment industries.

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“Data Privacy Laws: Implications in the Technology Space”
By Folarin Aluko is a Legal Practitioner and Partner in the Law Firm of Trumann Rockwood Solicitors.

This was a presentation by Folarin Aluko, Esq at Create Conference 2.0, Obafemi Awolowo UniversityIle-Ife, Nigeria – June 4, 2025