Legal and Regulatory Requirements for Information Consultants.pptx

This presentation explores the legal and regulatory requirements that individuals or organizations operating or intending to operate as information consultants in Nigeria must comply with.

While the requirements discussed in the presentation are not exhaustive, they help introduce the consultant to the regulatory landscape of the consulting business, with a particular focus on Nigeria.

1. Legal Requirements for Information Consultant in Nigeria IKECHUKWU DURU Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Consultant

2. Outline 01 Background 02 Data Protection and Privacy 03 Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Prevention 04 Intellectual Property Protection 05 Contractual Obligations 06 Industry Regulations 07 Other Relevant Statutory Laws 08 Conclusion

3. Background Information consultants provide expertise and guidance related to the management, analysis and use of information within organizations or for specific projects.

4. Data Protection and Privacy With the growing number of privacy regulations globally, information consultants must ensure that information handling practices adhere to data protection laws within specific jurisdictions. EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)

5. Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Prevention Information consultants must ensure safe online use of information as well as the protection and ethical use of information systems. Cybercrimes act 2015 Information and information systems should not be used in ways that, among others, will constitute: Unlawful access Unlawful interception Unauthorized modification Interference Misuse Forgery and Fraud Identity Theft/ Impersonation Cybersquatting Cyberstalking/Cyberbullying

6. Intellectual Property Protection Information consultants must comply with copyright laws, provide adequate reward and recognition to authors for their intellectual efforts, and avoid copyright infringements. Copyright Act 2022 Audiovisual works Artistic works Software solutions Literary works

7. Contractual Obligations Information consultants must ensure to meet obligations within the contractual agreements signed with clients, as these may be legally binding. RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION PROTECTION SCOPE AND TIMELINE AUDIT AND MONITORING DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING Agreements may include specific requirements around:

8. Industry Regulations Information consultants must ensure that consulting activities align with relevant industry standards and regulatory frameworks. Risk Management Standard Project management frameworks Information protection standards Ethical Standards 01 02 03 04

9. Other Relevant Statutory Laws Information consultants must comply with general statutory regulations relevant to business operations. 01 03 02 Companies and allied matters Act 2020 Company registration laws Company income tax Value added tax Employee PAYE Tax laws Employment practices Workplace safety Fair treatment of workers Employee and labor laws

10. Conclusion Several legal and regulatory requirements exist that information consultants are expected to comply with in the course of discharging their responsibilities. It is important for information consultants to collaborate closely with legal advisors, compliance officers and relevant stakeholders to ensure that consulting activities align with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.