What is a DPCO?
A DPCO (Data Protection Compliance Organisation) is an NDPC-licensed firm authorised to audit your NDPA 2023 compliance and file your Compliance Audit Return. If you process personal data at any real scale in Nigeria, a DPCO is how you get officially compliant.
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Licensed by the NDPC
Only NDPC-licensed DPCOs can conduct your audit and file your CAR — it's not something you can self-certify.
They run your gap audit
A DPCO assesses your processing against the NDPA, scores your gaps, and produces a Compliance Audit Report.
DPCO vs DPO
A DPO is your designated internal/consultant officer; a DPCO is the licensed firm that audits and files. You typically need both.
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