4.3 LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION In relation to foreign countries and international organizations, the Agency and relevant authorities shall take appropriate steps to: a) Develop international cooperation mechanisms to facilitate the effective enforcement of legislation for the protection of Personal Data; b) Provide international mutual assistance in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of Personal Data, including through notification, complaint referral, investigative assistance and information exchange, subject to appropriate safeguards for the protection of Personal Data and other fundamental rights and freedoms; c) Engage relevant stakeholders in discussion and activities aimed at furthering international cooperation in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of Personal Data; and d) Promote the exchange and documentation of Personal Data protection legislation and practice, including on jurisdictional conflicts with third countries. THIS INSTRUMENT WAS SIGNED THIS 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2019 Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) FNCS, FBCS, FIIM Director General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) 20 NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION REGULATION