Data Protection & Privacy

The world’s digital landscape is steadily evolving and data is considered a valuable asset for businesses. It is important for businesses to have a structured system to navigate privacy laws and compliance obligations. At Gray and Silicon, we are well positioned to advise companies, startups and businesses on building, implementing, and sustaining an effective framework for data privacy and governance. Our team provides guidance to help your business turn compliance into a strategic advantage.

Our firm’s key personnel have handled the following matters:

  • Advised one of the world’s largest social media companies on ensuring protection of data subject’s rights and information on its data collection processes in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
  • Conducted data protection audits for several multinational and Fortune 500 companies, across Africa.
  • Assisted a global beverage conglomerate in a data breach incidence assessment, and regulatory reporting in Nigeria.
  • Provided support on Data Subject Access Requests for a multinational FMCG company in Kenya.
  • Conducted data protection training for over 40 organisations.
  • Conducted comprehensive privacy impact assessment for a leading US Health research organisation.
  • Advised a social media company on the application of Sierra Leone’s Cybercrimes law to its business.
  • More recently, we have created detailed training materials on Data Protection and Data Privacy Systems for National Information Technology Development Agency [NITDA]
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    Our Service Areas include:
    Compliance Advisory
    We offer comprehensive advisory services to assist businesses in understanding local and international data protection laws, such as Nigeria’s Data Protection Act (NDPA), GDPR, and industry-specific regulations. From lawful basis for processing data to cross-border transfer obligations, our team guarantees your operations are compliant and effective against risks.
    Data Protection Audits / Privacy
    Impact Assessments We assist organizations in recognizing compliance gaps, evaluating data risks, and applying customized solutions. We perform Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to assess high-risk processing activities, guaranteeing transparency, accountability, and documentation ready for regulatory review
    Data Protection Policy Development
    We develop clear, practical, and regulatory compliant policies covering privacy notices, terms of service, consent management frameworks and cross-border data transfer policies. Each document is tailored to your business model, sector, and regulatory obligations, ensuring both legal compliance and user trust.
    Training and Capacity Building
    We design and deliver role-based training programs to strengthen organisational compliance culture. Our training modules cover data subject rights, incident response, vendor management, and emerging issues such as AI and biometrics. Training is also made available for employees, executives, boards, and third-party partners.
    Data Incident / Breach Risk Analysis
    Data breaches are a business-critical risk. We help you prepare and respond effectively with incident readiness assessments, breach simulation workshops, and reporting protocols. Our advisory ensures alignment with the NDPA’s 72-hour breach notification requirement and global best practices for containment, investigation, and remediation.
    Data Protection Officer (DPO) Services
    We offer outsourced and advisory DPO support for organizations that require dedicated compliance oversight but lack in-house resources. Our experts guide regulatory engagement, maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), oversee audits, manage data subject requests, and monitor evolving obligations.

    Each service is designed not just to achieve compliance but to build customer trust, enhance business resilience, and position your organization as a leader in responsible data use.