Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
202 events advancing 127 policy or regulatory changes:
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Notice on Deadline for Existing Mobile Loan Applications and Digital Credit Services Providers (Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2025/35)
Licensing requirement deadline for existing Digital Credit Services Providers enters into force
On 30 June 2026, the licensing requirement deadline under Bank of Ghana Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2025/35 takes effect. Under the notice, entities operating mobile loan applications or providing digital credit services without a licence from the Bank of…
Supervisory directive on support for fiat USD wallet services (Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2026/14)
Bank of Ghana issued directive on support for fiat USD wallet services (Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2026/14)
On 12 June 2026, the Bank of Ghana (BOG) issued a directive on support for fiat USD wallet services offered by crypto platforms to users in Ghana. The directive addresses fiat currency wallet arrangements, denominated mainly in United States Dollars…
National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2035
President of Ghana launched National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2035
On 24 April 2026, the President of Ghana launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2035, aiming for AI to contribute GHS 500 billion to GDP by 2035. The strategy establishes a National AI Fund scaling from GHS 5 billion to GHS 15 b…
Communique on Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security (PSC/MIN/COMM.1339/2026)
African Union adopted Communique on Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security
On 16 April 2026, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) adopted Communique PSC/MIN/COMM.1339 (2026) on "Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Peace and Security" at its 1339th ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The…
Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
Termination of WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions
On 30 March 2026, the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions was terminated following the conclusion of the World Trade Organisation’s Ministerial Conference, which ended without consensus to extend the measure. The moratorium had …
Electronic communications managed service licence
National Communications Authority closes consultation on electronic communications managed service licence
On 6 March 2026, the National Communications Authority closes the public consultation on the proposed electronic communications managed service licence under Section 27 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008. The proposal applies to entities tha…
Joint statement on AI generated imagery
Data Protection Authorities adopted joint statement on AI generated imagery raising concerns on defamatory content and harm to vulnerable groups
On 23 February 2026, 61 Data Protection Authorities, including those from Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the European Data Protection Board, adopted a joint statement raising concerns about Artificial In…
Notice on unauthorised mass advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products
Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission adopted joint notice on unauthorised mass advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products
On 20 February 2026, the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a joint notice directing Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to cease the unauthorised mass advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products. The …
Statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children
UNICEF issued statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children classifying deepfake abuse as child sexual abuse material and calling for criminalisation and prevention measures
On 4 February 2026, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children. The statement notes the rapid rise in the volume of AI-generated sexualised images, including deepfakes produced throug…
National Communications Authority Value Added Services (VAS) Guidelines
National Communications Authority closes consultation on Value Added Services (VAS) Guidelines
On 4 February 2026, the National Communications Authority closes the public consultation, which had been open since 6 January 2026, on the draft Value Added Services (VAS) Guidelines. The draft guidelines intended to clarify the regulatory framework…