Nigeria’s data protection agency has launched an investigation into Temu over alleged unlawful surveillance and improper handling of millions of Nigerians’ personal data.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has opened an investigation into Chinese e-commerce platform Temu over alleged breaches of Nigeria’s data protection laws. The agency suspects unlawful surveillance, improper data handling and illegal transfer of Nigerians’ data abroad. “If a platform asks for ‘Point A’ but records ‘Points B through Z’, it violates the principle of data minimization,” an NDPC official said.
Another official said, “Nigerian users have the right to know exactly how their data is being used.” Temu, which reportedly holds data on 12.7 million Nigerians, pledged cooperation, stating, “At Temu, protecting user privacy and data security is a top priority.” The company faces similar scrutiny in the United States and South Korea over data practices and regulatory compliance.
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