NDPC probes Temu over Nigerian user data sale

Nigeria's Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into Chinese e-commerce platform Temu over allegations it's selling Nigerian users' personal data in violation of local data protection laws. The probe follows concerns about Temu's online tracking practices, lack of transparency in data processing, and potential data transfers outside Nigeria. National Commissioner Vincent Olatunji ordered the investigation, warning that any company breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act faces sanctions. Temu's spokesperson Robin Calleja stated the company will cooperate with the commission. The NDPC noted Temu processes data for about 12.7 million Nigerian users out of its 70 million global daily users.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/18/ndpc-investigates-temu-over-alleged-sale-of-nigerian-users-data/