As technology continues to transform the way personal and corporate data is created, stored, processed, and transferred, data protection and privacy have become central to operational trust, regulatory compliance, and reputational security. At Smith & Partners LP, we provide end-to-end advisory and compliance support to clients navigating Nigeria’s data protection framework and international privacy regimes such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, and other cross-border privacy laws.

Our services cover regulatory compliance audits, data governance strategies, lawful basis assessments, the creation and review of privacy notices and policies, employee training, data breach response, and enforcement defense. We also advise multinational corporations, fintech startups, healthcare providers, NGOs, and public sector entities on issues relating to data subject rights, consent management, children’s data, profiling, cross-border data transfers, and privacy-by-design implementation.

One of our partners was involved in the legal team that developed the internal privacy infrastructure for one of West Africa’s largest telecommunications groups. This included conducting a full gap analysis under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), drafting customized data protection policies, and designing an internal audit mechanism in anticipation of regulator inspections.

We are currently advising a fast-scaling Nigerian financial services company on its enterprise-wide data mapping, lawful basis for processing client financial records, risk mitigation strategies for biometric data use, and compliance structuring in anticipation of NDPC audits. Our legal team also supports their technology partners and data processors through contractual reviews and regulatory interface.

Smith & Partners LP advised a multinational NGO operating across six West African countries on the harmonization of its privacy practices. This included aligning data retention schedules, developing multilingual data privacy frameworks, and reviewing employee handbooks for compliance with local and regional standards.

We recently supported a prominent e-commerce company in revising its data collection processes, cookie banners, and direct marketing protocols to ensure alignment with best practices in consumer protection and privacy transparency. This resulted in enhanced user trust and improved platform engagement.

One of our Partners also previously advised a major Lagos-based hospital group on the confidentiality, storage, and access rules for sensitive patient data in line with both the NDPR and the Nigerian Health Records Act. The engagement included the negotiation of data processing agreements with health tech vendors and third-party service providers.

At Smith & Partners LP, we understand that data is now both a critical asset and a potential liability. Our legal strategies are tailored to shield organizations from the growing risks of non-compliance, while ensuring that they remain agile, transparent, and globally competitive in a data-driven age. Whether you are a startup or a multi-jurisdictional enterprise, our privacy advisory team delivers the clarity, structure, and compliance assurance you need.