CHINESE-based electronic commerce firm with global reach, Temu has responded to allegations of violation of data breaches in Nigeria. Recall that on Monday, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it has launched an investigation into alleged data violation by Temu in Nigeria. National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji, ordered the immediate investigation, stressing that data processing activities of Temu, may be in violation of the NDP Act. In August 2025, NDPC launched a sector-wide investigation into 1,369 organisations suspected of flouting provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. The list of the companies published by the Commission at the time also included 392 insurance broker firms, 35 insurance companies, 10 pension companies, and 136 gaming companies.

Source: The Guardian February 17, 2026 17:14 UTC