Privacy Law at Ghana
Ghana's data protection framework is governed by the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), which aims to safeguard individuals' privacy and regulate the processing of personal data.
Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843)
Enactment and Enforcement
Enacted May 10, 202
Commenced October 16, 202
Enforcement The Data Protection Commission (DPC) began nationwide enforcement on August 14, 2023, involving audits, spot checks, and potential penalties for non-compliance
Data Controllers Entities that determine the purposes and means of processing personal data must register with the DPC and renew registration bienniall
Sensitive Data Special categories of personal data, such as health information, political opinions, and religious beliefs, require explicit consent or a lawful basis for processing
Rights of Data Subjects Individuals have rights to access, correct, erase, and object to the processing of their personal dat.
Enforcement Actions The DPC can issue enforcement notices, impose fines, or prosecute offenders for non-compliance
Regional Alignment Ghana is a member of the ECOWAS Supplementary Act on Personal Data Protection and has ratified the Malabo Convention, aligning its data protection laws with regional standards
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