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Ethical and Legal Considerations in the Deployment of AI for Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Computer Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714120
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a critical enabler of digital transformation across industries, particularly in regulatory and compliance environments. In Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2024 establishes a comprehensive framework for protecting citizens’ personal information and enforcing responsible data practices. However, the deployment of AI systems for data protection compliance introduces new ethical and legal complexities related to privacy, fairness, transparency, and accountability. This paper examines these issues by analyzing the ethical dilemmas and legal implications associated with AI-driven data protection compliance in Nigeria. Using a qualitative analytical approach, the paper explores the alignment between AI governance principles and NDPA provisions. It emphasizes the need for explainable AI, algorithmic accountability, and human oversight to ensure lawful, fair, and transparent data processing. The study concludes that a balance between technological innovation and ethical responsibility is essential for fostering public trust and sustaining Nigeria’s data governance ecosystem.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence, NDPA 2024, Ethics, Legal Compliance, Data Protection.
How to cite this paper
@article{1714120,
author = {Musa, Muhammed, Musa, Aminu, Segu Tonye George, Ziakegha Lucky Tonbrapagha, Sanu Momoidu Kabiru; Amaogbo, Anderline},
title = {Ethical and Legal Considerations in the Deployment of AI for Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {8},
pages = {263-268},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1714120.pdf},
abstract = {Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a critical enabler of digital transformation across industries, particularly in regulatory and compliance environments. In Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2024 establishes a comprehensive framework for protecting citizens’ personal information and enforcing responsible data practices. However, the deployment of AI systems for data protection compliance introduces new ethical and legal complexities related to privacy, fairness, transparency, and accountability. This paper examines these issues by analyzing the ethical dilemmas and legal implications associated with AI-driven data protection compliance in Nigeria. Using a qualitative analytical approach, the paper explores the alignment between AI governance principles and NDPA provisions. It emphasizes the need for explainable AI, algorithmic accountability, and human oversight to ensure lawful, fair, and transparent data processing. The study concludes that a balance between technological innovation and ethical responsibility is essential for fostering public trust and sustaining Nigeria’s data governance ecosystem.},
keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, NDPA 2024, Ethics, Legal Compliance, Data Protection.},
month = {February},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714120}
}