The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into Chinese e-commerce platform Temu over allegations that it is selling the personal data of Nigerian users in violation of national data protection laws.
The commission said concerns about the company’s handling of personal information prompted the probe. Key areas under review include online tracking practices, the lack of transparency in how user data is processed, and the potential transfer of such data outside Nigeria.
National Commissioner of the NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, directed the investigation and warned that companies found in breach of the law would face sanctions. “Any organisation that is found to have violated the Nigeria Data Protection Act will be held accountable,” he said.
In response, Temu’s spokesperson, Robin Calleja, stated that the company would continue to cooperate with the commission to address any issues.
The NDPC noted that Temu handles the data of about 12.7 million users in Nigeria, while the platform reportedly serves around 70 million daily users globally.
The investigation underscores growing concerns over data privacy in Nigeria and highlights the regulatory authority’s commitment to enforcing the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
