Ghana's data protection regulator that enforces data protection obligations and acquired vehicles in 2026 to expand field operations and regional offices.
… WeWire, for example, is registered with the Data Protection Commission, holds ISO27001 certification, and operates as a licensed Money Service Business (MSB) in Canada; holding itself to the highest standards of AML and KYC compliance. …
… The Acting Director-General further explained that one of the key challenges in drafting the bill has been managing regulatory overlaps between institutions such as the Data Protection Commission and the National Communications Authority (NCA). …
… Supporting this are data protection authorities, such as the Data Protection Commission, which provide regulatory oversight on issues of privacy, consent, and lawful data processing. …
… anuel Kwarteng, Country Manager at Equinix Ghana; Olufemi Muraino, Regional Director for Atlantic and West Africa at Inlaks; Harriet Yartey, Managing Director for Ghana at CWG Plc; Maxwell Ababio, Deputy Director and Head of Technology and Ethics at the Data Protection Commission …
… anuel Kwarteng, Country Manager at Equinix Ghana; Olufemi Muraino, Regional Director for Atlantic and West Africa at Inlaks; Harriet Yartey, Managing Director for Ghana at CWG Plc; Maxwell Ababio, Deputy Director and Head of Technology and Ethics at the Data Protection Commission …
… The Data Protection Commission, the Cyber Security Authority, and the relevant professional bodies should issue practical guidance on the use of AI in regulated sectors, and training programmes should embed these standards from the basic level onward. …
Ghana has built foundations for protecting children online through legislation like the Cybersecurity Act 2020 and frameworks involving multiple agencies, but these efforts are not sufficiently connected, measurable, or fast enough to match the speed and scale of the digital world children now inhabit. Traditional child-protection systems designed for physical spaces must evolve to address online threats like grooming, blackmail, and sexual exploitation that can occur remotely.
Ghana has built foundations for protecting children online through legislation like the Cybersecurity Act 2020 and frameworks involving multiple agencies, but these efforts are not sufficiently connected, measurable, or fast enough to match the speed and scale of the digital world children now inhabit. Traditional child-protection systems designed for physical spaces must evolve to address online threats like grooming, blackmail, and sexual exploitation that can occur remotely.
Arnold Kavaarpuo, Executive Director of Ghana's Data Protection Commission, called for stronger collaboration among African regulators to address the concentration of data, technology and AI power in global technology platforms. He said no single regulator or African country could effectively govern the increasingly interconnected influence of these companies across communications, cloud infrastructure, digital identity, payments, AI models and market access.
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority CERT-GH handled 3,363 cybersecurity incidents between January and June 2026, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George disclosed. He highlighted expanded cybersecurity capacity-building, vulnerability assessments for 25 Critical Information Infrastructure institutions, and increased awareness training across the public.
The Cyber Security Authority's Senior Manager has cautioned journalists against publishing unverified cybercrime claims and unresolved computer system vulnerabilities, warning that premature disclosure could aid criminals and disrupt investigations. He urged media to consult security agencies before reporting sensitive cyber incidents, especially those with national security implications.
The Cyber Security Authority's Senior Manager for Critical Information Infrastructure has cautioned journalists against publishing unverified claims about cyber criminals or prematurely disclosing unresolved computer system vulnerabilities, warning that premature disclosure could disrupt investigations and provide criminals with exploitable information. He urged media practitioners to consult security agencies before publishing sensitive information about cyber incidents.
Ghana's Data Protection Commission has acquired two pickup vehicles funded by its internally generated revenues to strengthen field operations and support the establishment of regional offices. The Commission has designated 2026 as the "Year of Enforcement" to ensure public and private institutions comply with data protection obligations, including registration, policy establishment, and safeguards for personal information.
About 300 graduates from Ghana Communication Technology University were advised to become ethical leaders and innovators to drive Ghana's digital economy. The Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission warned that graduates must use AI to enhance their capabilities rather than depend on it entirely, and cautioned that Ghana risks becoming "digitally active without becoming digitally powerful" if it continues to rely heavily on foreign technologies.
Ghana's National Communications Authority has invited applications for 5G network spectrum licenses from Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs, BWA providers, ISPs, and 100% Ghanaian-owned new entrants, with a deadline of August 5, 2026. Applicants must submit certificates of incorporation, data protection registration, tax clearance, and SSNIT documentation.
Ghana's National Communications Authority has invited applications from MNOs, MVNOs, BWA providers, ISPs, and Ghanaian-owned new entrants to operate 5G networks. The deadline for applications is August 5, 2026, and applicants must submit certificates from the Registrar of Companies, Data Protection Commission, a Tax Clearance Certificate, and SSNIT registration where applicable.
Cryptocurrency is digital money secured by mathematics and computer networks rather than banks or governments; Bitcoin, created in 2009, was designed to prevent any single entity from controlling it, and other cryptocurrencies including Ethereum and stablecoins have since emerged to serve various financial purposes.
Cryptocurrency is digital money secured by mathematics and computer networks rather than banks or governments. Bitcoin, created in 2009, was designed to prevent institutional control and arbitrary inflation, with other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and stablecoins subsequently emerging for various financial applications.
The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) says the broad stakeholder consultation approach taken in developing the proposed NITA Bill, while intended to strengthen the policy framework, has contributed to public misunderstanding about the draft legislation's status and content.
Ghana is exploring data-driven approaches to extend pension coverage to informal sector workers, using digital financial services and data from mobile money platforms and digital identity systems to design more responsive products. However, this shift raises questions about privacy, consent, fairness, and accountability for workers with limited financial and digital literacy.
A closed-door conference in Accra on AI infrastructure examines how Ghana's artificial intelligence future will be determined by power availability, data center capacity, and local compute hosting rather than algorithms or talent alone. Financial institutions, telecom operators, and government platforms are already integrating AI, while the Bank of Ghana is pushing for localization of critical financial workloads.
Ghana's digital progress has relied on connectivity, but AI advancement now depends on local compute capacity, data centers, and power availability rather than algorithms or talent alone. Demand for AI integration is emerging from financial institutions, telecom operators, and public-sector platforms as the government begins treating digital infrastructure as strategic.
Ghana's shift to round-the-clock production requires intelligence capability — timely, accurate operational decision-making at scale — where artificial intelligence becomes essential to realising the 24-Hour Economy as transformational policy rather than merely extended hours.