File annual CAR using the prescribed template
Under General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025
Overview
Major-importance controllers and processors subject to annual CAR filing must file returns annually using Schedule 2 or a replacement template; Article 9(3) provides the OHL annual-renewal exception. Imported research notes (check before approving): • Duty holders (any one of): data controller; data processor • Goes to: regulator (Nigeria Data Protection Commission) • Timing in the source: "on an annual basis" • Flagged by the research: Article 10(6) says all major-importance entities file annually while Article 9(3) exempts annually-renewing OHL from annual CAR; apply the provisions together, subject to legal review.
Important
This requirement was extracted from the source document. Applicability depends on your organization's circumstances. Review the official source and obtain professional advice where appropriate.
Key information
- Policy
- NDP Act-GAID 2025
- Jurisdiction
- Nigeria
- Obligation type
- Filing
- Frequency
- Annually
- Policy categories
- Data Protection, Cybersecurity, Privacy
- Source
- Article 10(6), Article 10(6), page 17
- Suggested reminders
- 3 months before · 1 month before · 2 weeks before · 1 week before · 3 days before
- Policy last reviewed
- Oct 23, 2026
Details
Who this may apply to
Major-importance entity required to file CAR; read together with Article 9(3), Article 7(c), Article 10(14). Logic to review: Major-importance entity required to file CAR; read together with Article 9(3), Article 7(c), Article 10(14).
When this applies
Annually · on an annual basis — exact deadline not calculated
From the source
“A data controller or data processor of major importance shall file CAR on an annual basis. The CAR shall be based on the template provided in Schedule 2 to this GAID or as may be prescribed by the Commission., (7) In the case of a data controller or a data processor of major importance that was established before the 12th day of June, 2023, it”
Article 10(6), Article 10(6), page 17
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