Ghana: Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations opened consultation on Data Protection Act, 2025 including cross-border data transfer regulation

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Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations opened consultation on Data Protection Act, 2025 including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 20 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations opened a consultation on the Data Protection Act, 2025, including cross-border data transfer regulation, until 31 October 2025. The Act would allow personal data …

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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-10-20
in consultation

On 20 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations opened a con…

2025-10-31
processing consultation

On 31 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations closes its c…

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