Nigeria Probes Temu Data Privacy
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated Feb 17, 2026
The investigation into Temu by the Ghana — Data Protection Commission (Ghana) could lead to significant fines or operational restrictions for Temu in Nigeria, potentially impacting its market share and global expansion strategy. This event highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on data privacy for e-commerce platforms, which may prompt other companies to review their data handling practices to avoid similar probes.
The Ghana — Data Protection Commission (Ghana) (Ghana — Data Protection Commission (Ghana)) in Nigeria has launched an immediate investigation into the e-commerce platform Temu over alleged violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). The probe, ordered by National Commissioner and CEO Vincent Olatunji, was triggered by concerns regarding online surveillance, accountability, data minimisation, transparency, duty of care, and cross-border transfer of personal data. Temu reportedly processes personal information for approximately 12.7 million users in Nigeria. Babatunde Bamigboye, head of legal, enforcement & regulations at the Ghana — Data Protection Commission (Ghana), stressed the importance of compliance for all platforms operating in Nigeria. The Ghana — Data Protection Commission (Ghana) also warned that data processors acting on behalf of data controllers without verifying NDPA compliance could face legal consequences. This investigation underscores growing concerns over how foreign e-commerce platforms collect, store, and transfer user data, particularly across borders, and could set a precedent for data protection enforcement in Nigeria.
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