Ghana: Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations closes consultation on Data Protection Act, 2025 including data localisation requirements

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
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 co…