Regulatory Compliance

Oganotary operates in full compliance with Nigerian laws and international standards governing digital notarization, data protection, and financial services. Our comprehensive compliance program ensures the highest levels of legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

We maintain active compliance monitoring and regularly update our policies to reflect changes in applicable laws and regulations.

Nigerian Legal Compliance

• Nigerian Evidence Act 2011
• Electronic Transactions Act
• Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019
• Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Regulations
• Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) Guidelines
• Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020

International Standards

• ISO 27001 Information Security Management
• ISO 14533 Electronic Signature Processes
• GDPR Compliance for European data subjects
• SOC 2 Type II Security Controls
• FIDO Alliance Authentication Standards

Supreme Court Registration

All notaries on our platform must maintain:

• Valid Supreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) registration
• Current professional liability insurance
• Clean disciplinary record verification
• Continuing education compliance
• Annual registration renewal

Digital Notarization Authorization

• Electronic signature certificate validation
• Digital seal authorization verification
• Remote notarization approval documentation
• Jurisdiction-specific authorization checks

NDPR Compliance

Our data protection practices include:

• Lawful basis for data processing documentation
• Data subject rights implementation
• Data breach notification procedures
• Privacy impact assessments
• Data Protection Officer appointment
• Cross-border data transfer safeguards

Information Security Controls

• End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
• AES-256 encryption for data at rest
• Multi-factor authentication requirements
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access control and privilege management

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers
• Suspicious transaction monitoring and reporting
• Regular AML training for staff
• AML policy updates and reviews

Know Your Customer (KYC)

• Government-issued ID verification
• Biometric authentication
• Address verification procedures
• Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening
• Sanctions list checking

Internal Audit Framework

• Quarterly compliance assessments
• Annual third-party security audits
• Continuous monitoring systems
• Risk assessment and mitigation procedures
• Incident response and reporting protocols

Record Keeping

• Electronic journal of notarial acts (10-year retention)
• Customer verification records
• Transaction audit trails
• System access logs
• Compliance training records

Digital Infrastructure Standards

• Cloud security compliance (AWS/Azure standards)
• API security and rate limiting
• Data center physical security requirements
• Backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Network security and monitoring

Software Development Standards

• Secure coding practices
• Regular vulnerability assessments
• Code review and testing procedures
• Change management controls
• Version control and deployment security

Staff Training Program

• Annual compliance training for all employees
• Role-specific training modules
• Regular updates on regulatory changes
• Incident response training
• Data protection and privacy training

Notary Education

• Digital notarization best practices
• Technology platform training
• Legal update sessions
• Customer service standards
• Security awareness training