Ghana: Data localisation requirement in Data Protection Act, 2025
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
31 Oct 2025 processing consultation
20 Oct 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Ghana
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations closes consultation on Data Protection Act, 2025 including data localisation requirements
On 31 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations closes its consultation on the Data Protection Act, 2025, including data localisation requirements. The Act would require data localisation if personal data is cri…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations opened consultation on Data Protection Act, 2025 including data localisation requirements
On 20 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations opened a consultation on the Data Protection Act, 2025, including data localisation requirements, until 31 October 2025. The Act would require data localisation i…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body