Benefits of Joining the Association

Discover the professional, practical, and public-impact advantages of DPLAN membership.

  1. 1. Professional Networking & Collaboration

    Members get access to a community of experts in privacy law, data protection, compliance officers, academics, and thought leaders. This facilitates collaboration on research, policy, joint projects, and peer learning.

  2. 2. Continuous Professional Development

    DPLAN offers training programs, workshops, webinars, and seminars on key topics like compliance, audits, privacy laws, and technological change. Members can stay up to date with both national (NDPA) and global privacy trends.

  3. 3. Access to Cutting-Edge Resources & Knowledge Sharing

    Members can access analyses, policy papers, guidance documents, case law, updates on regulatory developments, best practices, and tools to enhance their practice. Being part of DPLAN keeps members informed ahead of non-members.

  4. 4. Advocacy & Influence

    Through DPLAN, members have a voice in shaping data protection laws, regulations, and policy in Nigeria. They can contribute to consultations with regulators (such as the NDPC), help draft proposals, raise public awareness, and influence how the law is interpreted and enforced.

  5. 5. Leadership & Visibility Opportunities

    Being active in DPLAN (e.g. in sub-committees, steering committees, or as speakers / trainers) gives members visibility in the privacy law field, enhancing reputation and prospects.

  6. 6. Support in Practice & Compliance

    Members can more easily stay compliant with NDPA requirements (and GAID expectations), understanding obligations, how to conduct audits / impact assessments, or navigating legal risk.

  7. 7. Public Awareness & Credibility

    Association membership signals credibility to clients that a lawyer has made a commitment to privacy law, upholding ethical and professional standards. This can aid in client trust and business development.

  8. 8. Mentorship & Peer Support

    Junior lawyers or those new in the field can benefit from mentorship, learning from more senior practitioners. Peer support helps with handling complex cases, staying on top of regulatory changes, and career growth.

  9. 9. Early Access to Events & Exclusive Offers

    We plan to collaborate with regulatory bodies and partner with training organisations to secure discounted or preferential offers for our members. These include certification courses, workshops, and training programmes tailored to evolving regulatory requirements, especially under NDPA GAID and NDPA 2023.

  10. 10. Contribution to the Public Good

    By being part of DPLAN, members contribute to a stronger data protection culture in Nigeria: enhancing awareness, protecting citizens’ privacy, and helping ensure laws are effective, consistent, and aligned with global best practices.

For more information or to apply for membership, contact DPLAN or visit the association’s official channels.
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