As online interactions shape everyday experiences, the right to data portability is increasingly gaining relevance within the broader framework of data protection law. Unlike other widely recognised data protection rights, the right to data portability remains relatively unexplored by most Data Subjects in Nigeria. This is attributable to the limited attention this right receives in public discourse and regulatory enforcement, resulting in its benefits being underutilized.
In light of this gap, this article considers the right to data portability, exploring its significance, practical applications, and the realities of implementation of the right under the Nigerian data protection legal framework.
