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Nigeria Probes Temu Over Data Privacy Concerns
17 Feb
Summary
- Nigeria's data watchdog is investigating e-commerce giant Temu.
- Concerns include data surveillance, transfers, and breaches.
- Temu handles data for 12.7 million Nigerians and 70 million daily users.
Nigeria's data protection authority has initiated an investigation into the Chinese-owned e-commerce platform Temu. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is examining Temu for suspected violations of data protection laws, marking a significant regulatory move.
The investigation stems from concerns about Temu's data-processing activities. These include allegations of online surveillance, unclear data handling procedures, unauthorized cross-border data transfers, and potential breaches of data minimization principles.
The NDPC highlighted that Temu processes the personal data of approximately 12.7 million Nigerians. Globally, the platform handles data for about 70 million users each day. This probe occurs as Temu faces increasing global scrutiny during its rapid expansion.
NDPC chief Vincent Olatunji has underscored that data processors can be held accountable for non-compliance. This action follows a previous fine imposed by the agency on Multichoice Nigeria for data-protection rule violations. Temu, owned by PDD Holdings, offers a wide range of products at steep discounts via its app-driven marketplace.
