I am a qualified legal professional and certified Data Protection Officer. I partner with forward-thinking enterprises and startups to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical, scalable strategies—protecting your operations without stifling your growth.
"I believe privacy is not a compliance checkbox — it is a fundamental right, and protecting it is my life's work."
I am a qualified legal professional and certified Data Protection Officer with a robust background in privacy law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 2022, I have advised clients across tech, creative industries, private enterprises, and fintech on data protection audits, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), breach management, consent management, vendor privacy compliance, and organizational governance frameworks. My approach is methodical and proactive — identifying risk before it becomes liability, and translating complex regulatory obligations into actionable, operationally viable strategies for your business.
Based in
Abuja, Nigeria
Advising clients locally and across the continent on data protection law, governance, and privacy compliance.
A comprehensive range of data protection and legal advisory services, tailored to the needs of modern organisations.
Demonstrating measurable impact through strategic compliance and governance.
Rapidly scaling operations required a complete overhaul of consent workflows and vendor data sharing agreements to meet NDPR standards.
Designed and implemented a comprehensive Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), drafted 15+ bespoke Data Processing Agreements, and integrated an automated ROPA.
Achieved 100% regulatory compliance within 6 weeks, avoiding potential multi-million Naira fines and unlocking a major Series B funding round.
A fast-growing health platform needed to ensure patient data was handled in strict compliance with the NDPA while maintaining seamless app performance.
Conducted a thorough gap assessment, redesigned their data architecture for privacy-by-design, and implemented a tailored Data Retention Schedule alongside interactive staff workshops.
Secured sensitive patient data, built trust with their user base, and successfully passed a comprehensive NDPC audit with zero infractions.
I don't just hand you a compliance checklist. We work together to build practical, scalable privacy frameworks that protect your business and empower your growth.
Before we talk laws, we talk business. We'll start with a deep dive into your product, how your data flows, and your long-term goals, so I can map out exactly which regulations apply to your specific model.
I roll up my sleeves and audit your current setup. We'll review your existing policies, vendor contracts, and tech stack to see exactly where your vulnerabilities lie—no judgment, just complete clarity.
I don't just hand you generic templates. I draft bespoke privacy policies, consent workflows, and data governance frameworks that actually fit the way your team operates on a daily basis.
A legal framework is useless if your team doesn't understand it. I'll work directly with you to implement the changes, train your staff, and seamlessly interface with regulators on your behalf.
Tech moves fast, and so do privacy laws. I stay in your corner long-term, conducting routine compliance health-checks and providing on-call advisory so you can focus entirely on growing your business.
A track record of practical compliance and legal advisory tailored to innovative businesses.
October 2023 – Present
Sam-Aram & Co
2026
STYLUS Global Limited
2024 – 2025
YEITS Multinational Ventures Ltd
2022 – 2023
Marcel Oru SAN & Co
Formal credentials underpinning the technical depth and rigour of advisory work.
2022
Barrister-at-Law (BL)
2021
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
In Progress – 2026
GRC Engineering Cadet
2026
Research Fellowship
Answers to common questions about working together and data compliance.
A data protection audit is a structured review of your organisation's data processing activities, policies, and controls against applicable legal requirements — primarily the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), NDPR, and any sector-specific regulations. It results in a detailed gap analysis report with prioritised remediation recommendations.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the processing activity and the availability of relevant stakeholders. A straightforward DPIA for a single system typically takes one to three weeks. For large-scale or high-risk processing operations, a more comprehensive DPIA may require four to six weeks.
I primarily advise forward-thinking startups, tech companies, creatives, and private organizations. Whether you are launching a new app or scaling a business, I tailor my advisory to fit your unique operational needs without bogging you down in unnecessary bureaucracy.
Absolutely. I design and deliver bespoke data protection training programmes for teams at all levels — from executive awareness sessions to operational workshops for data handlers. Training is tailored to your industry, data types, and specific risk profile.
I specialize in the tech, financial services, digital health, e-commerce, and creative sectors. My approach is highly adaptable, focusing on practical data governance that supports your business goals.
Getting started is straightforward — use the contact form below or send an email directly to verendzuamo@gmail.com with a brief description of your organisation and what you need help with. I will respond within 48 hours to schedule an initial discovery call at no charge.
Whether you need a data protection audit, a governance framework, or just want to talk through your organisation's compliance position — I'm happy to start with a free introductory call.
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“Data protection is not a legal checkbox — it is an organisational value. Let me help you embed it at every level.”