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Ghana: Ghana signed Council of Europe's Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)

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Ghana signed Council of Europe's Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)

On 28 June 2023, Ghana signed the Council of Europe’s Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime. As the second African country to join, Ghana aims to enhance cybercrime investigations and international cooperation. The Protocol provides authorities with tools for cross-border collaboration and electronic evidence sharing.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, other service provider, unspecified
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2023-06-28
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On 28 June 2023, Ghana signed the Council of Europe’s Second Additional Protocol to the Convention …

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