GWPL DATA SERVICES
Know Your Data. Protect Your People. Earn Regulatory Trust.
ABOUT GWPL DATA SERVICES
NDPA-Compliant Data Assessment, Audit & Training for Nigerian Organizations
GWPL Data Services is the dedicated data governance, data protection, and digital intelligence practice of Good Worths Partners Limited (GWPL) — a Nigerian Professional Services and Technology Firm headquartered in Abuja. The Practice operates under GWPL’s Data and Digital Growth (DDG) unit and was established to serve the growing demand for independent, expert-led data governance advisory in Nigeria’s public and private sectors.
The Regulatory Imperative
The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), enacted to replace and extend the earlier NDPR 2019, establishes enforceable obligations on every organisation that collects, stores, shares, or otherwise processes the personal data of Nigerian citizens. The NDPC — established simultaneously as the principal regulatory authority — now actively investigates, sanctions, and levies fines on non-compliant organisations.
GWPL Data Readiness Assessment (DRA)
The GWPL Data Readiness Assessment (DRA) is a structured, expert-led evaluation of an organisation's current data environment. The DRA examines how your organisation collects, stores, shares, uses, and manages personal and organisational data — and produces a quantified Data Maturity Score together with a prioritised, actionable improvement plan. The DRA is the essential starting point for any organisation that wants to understand its current data position before embarking on a compliance programme, a data governance initiative, or a technology investment. It is also the foundation for a subsequent NDPA compliance audit where required.
GWPL Data Protection Compliance Audit (DPCA)
The GWPL Data Protection Compliance Audit (DPCA) is a formal, evidence-based audit of your organisation's compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019. Conducted by accredited compliance professionals, the DPCA produces a Compliance Gap Analysis, a Risk Register, and a Remediation Roadmap — and satisfies the annual DPCA filing requirement where GWPL acts as your Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO). Unlike a self-assessment or internal review, the GWPL DPCA is conducted independently, applying objective criteria and documented evidence against the full spectrum of NDPA obligations. The result is a compliance record that is audit-ready, regulator-ready, and board-ready.
GWPL as Your DPCO — What This Means
As a Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO), GWPL Data Services can be formally designated as your organisation’s independent compliance partner, taking on responsibility for:
- Conducting the annual DPCA audit across all eleven domains
- Preparing and submitting the DPCA filing to the NDPC on your behalf
- Maintaining your compliance record and providing continuous regulatory monitoring
- Providing a designated point of contact for NDPC correspondence and enquiries
- Advising on regulatory updates and emerging enforcement trends throughout the year
Organisations that retain a DPCO and file annual DPCA reports receive regulatory credit with the NDPC — a material advantage in any investigation or enforcement proceeding. GWPL’s DPCO engagement is available on an annual retainer basis, providing continuous protection and compliance assurance throughout the year.
GWPL Data Protection Training Programme
Programme Architecture
Four tiers — Foundation, Practitioner, Specialist, Executive — each tailored to the knowledge level and role of participants
Assessment & Certification
Pre- and post-training assessments; GWPL Certificate of Completion awarded on 70%+ pass mark; CPD hours recognised by professional bodies
Training Register
Full attendance and completion records provided to client DPO/HR for regulatory evidence and NDPC filing purposes
Delivery Formats
In-person workshop, virtual (online), in-person + eLearning, self-paced eLearning module, executive boardroom briefing
Customisation
All programmes can be tailored to your sector, organisational context, and specific compliance gaps identified in your DRA or DPCA
Session Size
Workshops: 15–30 participants. Executive Briefings: up to 15. eLearning: unlimited. Custom cohort sizes available on request.
Training Tier Architecture
GWPL’s training programme is structured across four tiers to ensure that every level of your organisation receives training that is relevant, appropriate, and proportionate to their data protection responsibilities:
TIER 1 Foundation
All staff — every employee who handles personal data in any form
TIER 2 Practitioner
Team leaders, managers, HR, marketing, IT, finance, and customer-facing staff who handle data regularly
TIER 3 Specialist
Data Protection Officers (DPO), legal and compliance teams, IT security, senior operations managers
TIER 4 Executive
Board directors, C-suite executives, senior management — governance-level awareness and accountability
SECTORS WE SERVE
GWPL Data Services provides data assessment, audit, and training services to Nigerian organisations across the following sectors. Our sector knowledge ensures that every engagement reflects the specific regulatory requirements, data processing characteristics, and risk profile of your industry:
Our Partners and Accreditations
Over the past years we have built trusted relationships and collaborated within and outside Nigeria
CONTACT GWPL DATA SERVICES
Whether your organization is starting its data protection journey, seeking to pass an NDPC audit, or building the internal capability to manage personal data responsibly, GWPL Data Services is your trusted partner. Contact us today for a no-obligation discovery call.
GWPL DATA SERVICES — Know Your Data. Protect Your People. Earn Regulatory Trust.