Ghana: Age verification requirement in Electronic Transactions Act, 2025
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
31 Oct 2025 processing consultation
20 Oct 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Ghana
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: e-commerce
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
National Information Technology Agency closes consultation on Electronic Transactions Act, 2025 including age verification requirement
On 31 October 2025, the National Information Technology Agency closes its consultation on the Electronic Transactions Act, 2025, which includes an age verification requirement. The Act would require service providers directed at or likely to be acce…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
National Information Technology Agency opened consultation on Electronic Transactions Act, 2025 including age verification requirement
On 20 October 2025, the National Information Technology Agency opened a consultation on the Electronic Transactions Act, 2025, which includes an age verification requirement. The Act would require service providers directed at or likely to be access…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body