Ghana: National Information Technology Agency closes consultation on Electronic Transactions Act, 2025 including operational license requirement

On 31 October 2025, the National Information Technology Agency closes its consultation on the Electronic Transactions Act, 2025, which includes operational license requirements. The Act would create a licensing regime for encryption and authentication service providers operating in Ghana. The Agency would be the responsible institution for issuing licensing, as well as for monitoring, compliance, and maintaining a digital and electronic signature repository and license holder registry. License holders are required to ensure reliability, security, and maintain liability insurance of a minimum of GHS 10'000'000.