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DPA (Ghana)
Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843, Ghana)
WhenIn effect since 16 October 2012
Who enforces itData Protection Commission (DPC)
Who it applies toData controllers established in Ghana or processing data there.
Tell the regulatorNotify the Commission as soon as reasonably practicable after discovery
DPO requiredStatute lets controllers appoint a certified data protection supervisor
RegistrationEvery data controller must register with the Commission, pay a fee and renew every two years
Transfers abroadNo general transfer restriction
Request deadline40 days for access requests
Maximum fineGeneral penalty up to 5,000 penalty units (about GHS 60,000) and/or 10 years' imprisonment
Ghana's data protection law. Controllers register with the Data Protection Commission and renew every two years.
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Sources
- Text of the law GhaLII · Official text or regulator
Dates and status checked against these sources on 18 October 2026. This page explains the law for practitioners; it is not legal advice.
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