Article 41: Basis for Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data

Article 41.01

A data controller or data processor shall not transfer or permit personal data to be transferred from Nigeria to another country, unless — (a) the recipient of the personal data is subject to a law, binding corporate rules, contractual clauses, code o...

Article 41.02

A data controller or data processor shall record the basis for transfer of personal data to another country under subsection (1) and the adequacy of protection under Section 042 of this Act.

Article 41.03

The Commission may make regulations requiring data controllers and data processors to notify it of the measures in place under subsection (1) and to explain their adequacy in terms of Section 042 of this Act.

Article 41.04

The Commission may, by regulations, designate categories of personal data that are subject to additional specified restrictions on transfer to another country based on the nature of such personal data and risks to data subjects.