He said the directive aimed to prevent harm to individuals through unlawful processing of personal data.
The IT expert also noted that meeting the National Broadband Plan (NBP) targets for internet connectivity rollout was crucial.
He said the winner of the hackathon would be announced at the anniversary dinner and awards night of the commission on Feb. 4.
In implementing the legal framework, the NDPC commissioner said the government was considering strategies for using indigenous solutions.
The NDPA 2023, under section 33, mandates the commission to license persons with a requisite expertise level.
