Temu (Whaleco Technology Limited)

Investigation opened. NDPC, 16 February 2026.

Record ID: ng-ndpc-2026-0001
Jurisdiction: Nigeria
Regulator: NDPC
Type: investigation
Date decided: 16 February 2026
Respondent type: private
Sector: retail
Violations: suspected unlawful processing, suspected cross-border transfer breaches, undisclosed data collection
Provisions cited: NDPA 2023
Outcome: investigation opened
Status: ongoing
Source: Official document ↗
Record verified: 14 March 2026

Summary

The NDPC ordered an investigation into Temu's data processing practices affecting an estimated 12.7 million Nigerian users, citing online tracking, lack of transparency on data use, cross-border transfers, and data minimisation concerns. The platform confirmed receipt of the inquiry and pledged cooperation.

E-COMMERCE · INVESTIGATION · CROSS-BORDER

Cite this decision

NDPC (Nigeria), Temu (Whaleco Technology Limited), investigation of 16 February 2026. African Data Protection Enforcement Tracker, Law Lab Africa Research, https://research.lawlab.africa/tracker/nigeria/ndpc/2026/temu-whaleco-investigation/ (accessed 22 July 2026).

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