Disclaimer: Digital health law is an emerging and rapidly evolving field. This page describes our advisory services based on current Nigerian and international frameworks. Nothing here constitutes legal advice.
Overview
Telemedicine. Artificial intelligence diagnostics. Electronic health records. Wearable devices. Health apps. Data analytics. These technologies are transforming Nigerian healthcare – but they also create new legal and regulatory challenges.
We actively track the Electronic Pharmacy Regulations 2026 and the pending Digital Health Bill, advising clients on compliance before enforcement.
As a PhD candidate in Digital Health Law at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Principal Olatunde Sanu brings rare academic depth to these questions.
Led by a PhD researcher in Digital Health Law, The Sanu Attorneys combines academic depth with over three decades of real-world legal experience across healthcare, finance, and infrastructure.
Services
Telemedicine & Virtual Care Regulation
Licensing across state lines, cross-border telemedicine, standard of care, informed consent, e-pharmacy prescribing rules.
Health Data Protection & Privacy
Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) compliance, patient consent, breach notification, cross-border data transfers.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Healthcare
Liability for AI diagnosis, algorithmic fairness, NAFDAC Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) pathway, AI governance in clinical settings.
Cross-border Health Data Transfer
NDPA 2023 compliance for cloud storage (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), data localisation, and international data sharing agreements.
Healthcare Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection
NITDA/Office of the National Security Adviser guidelines, breach response, medical device security.
Clinical Trials & Remote Research
Electronic informed consent (e-consent), remote monitoring, data integrity, regulatory approval for digital tools.
Regulatory Sandbox & Innovation Advisory
Engaging NITDA, NAFDAC, and state agencies; preparing sandbox applications; policy advocacy.
Cross-border Health Data Transfer
NDPA 2023 compliance for cloud storage (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), data localisation, and international data sharing agreements.
Real-World Scenarios
You are building a telemedicine app connecting Lagos doctors to UK-based Nigerians.
We advise on cross-border licensing, data protection, and professional indemnity.
Your AI tool diagnoses malaria or reads radiology scans.
We guide you through NAFDAC's SaMD pathway and liability frameworks.
Your platform stores patient data on foreign cloud servers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
We ensure Nigeria Data Protection Act compliance and draft cross-border data transfer agreements.
You are a hospital deploying electronic health records (EHRs).
We draft data processing agreements, breach response protocols, and patient consent mechanisms.
Your hospital's EHR system is subject to a ransomware attack.
We guide you through breach notification, regulatory reporting, and patient communication.
Why The Sanu Attorneys for Digital Health Law?
- Because our Principal is an active PhD researcher in this field – not a generalist.
- Because we understand both the technology and the regulatory landscape, having engaged with NITDA, NAFDAC, and state health ministries.
- Because we combine digital health expertise with our core health law practice – ensuring innovation is never divorced from patient safety and compliance.