Ghana

Cybersecurity requirement in Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025

On 12 December 2025, Parliament adopted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which includes a cybersecurity requirement, on third reading. The Act's date of entry into force will be announced. The Act will apply to virtual asset service providers providing such a service from or in Ghana. Virtual assets are defined as digital representations of value that can be digitally traded or used for payment, though excluding central bank digital currencies and representations of fiat currenc...

Data protection regulation in Electronic Communications Act, 2025

On 14 November 2025, the National Communications Authority closes its consultation on the Electronic Communications Act, 2025, which includes provisions for data protection regulation. Electronic communications and broadcasting service providers would be required to comply with the Data Protection Act, 2025 in their collection, processing, and storage of personal data. The National Communications Authority, in consultation with the Data Protection Commission, would be empowered to issue secto...

National Communications Authority Act, 2025

On 14 November 2025, the National Communications Authority closes its consultation on the National Communications Authority Act. The Act would establish the National Communications Authority to regulate, promote, and develop communication services across the country. Its core functions would include overseeing radio frequency spectrum, ensuring the quality of communication services, and fostering fair competition among service providers. One aspect of its mandate would involve consumer protec...

Emerging Technologies Bill, 2025

On 31 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations closes its consultation on the Emerging Technologies Bill, 2025. The Bill proposes to establish an Emerging Technologies Agency, which includes an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division, with the objective of advancing the adoption of emerging technologies , including AI, blockchain-based technology, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud technology, and quantum computing promoting research and deploying these techn...

Content moderation regulation in Electronic Transactions Act, 2025

On 31 October 2025, the National Information Technology Agency closes its consultation on the Electronic Transactions Act, 2025, which includes content moderation regulation. The Act would provide for the liability of intermediaries. Specifically, intermediaries acting as "mere conduit" or for the automatic, intermediate and temporary storage of electronic records on their systems for the purpose of more efficient onward transmission would be exempt from liability for transmitting electronic ...

Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in Electronic Transactions Act, 2025

On 31 October 2025, the National Information Technology Agency closes its consultation on the Electronic Transactions Act, 2025, which includes fair marketing and advertising practice requirements. The Act would prohibit the sending of unsolicited electronic communications to customers, while requiring those sending electronic communications to provide the option to unsubscribe from a mailing list and to identify the source of the customer's contact information upon request. Breaching the pro...

Operational license requirement in Data Protection Act, 2025

On 31 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations closes its consultation on the Data Protection Act, 2025, including operational license requirements. The Act would require data protection service providers to obtain a license from the Data Protection Authority prior to operation. Data protection services cover activities designed to provide technical tools for personal data management, and explicitly exclude legal, compliance, and policy consultancy servi...

Content moderation regulation in Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Other Information (MDHI) Bill, 2025

On 31 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations closes a consultation on the Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Other Information (MDHI) Bill, 2025 including content moderation regulation. The Bill aims to prevent the publication, dissemination, and commercialisation of hate speech, misinformation, and disinformation, as well as regulate the public disclosure of private information, and establishes the conditions for liability ...

Emerging Technologies Bill introduced

Primary source (moc.gov.gh) dated 21 October 2025 in GH. See linked source for full text.

National Digital Transformation and Emerging Technology Strategy

On 2 May 2025, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation announced the development of the National Digital Transformation and Emerging Technology Strategy, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The strategy is intended to guide the ethical and secure deployment of AI and other digital tools for national development, ensuring inclusivity and appropriate governance frameworks. A component involves digitising essential national datasets to train AI systems on...

Ghana releases national digital transformation and emerging tech strategy, covering AI

Primary source (moc.gov.gh) dated 2 May 2025 in GH. See linked source for full text.

Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation Assessment on Ethical AI Readiness in Ghana

On 30 September 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), through the Data Protection Commission (DPC) and in collaboration with UNESCO, launched the Readiness Assessment Measurement (RAM) for the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This initiative focuses on bridging the digital divide and developing AI systems suited to Ghana's local needs, ensuring they contribute to national development and support human-centric decision-making.

Ghana launches Readiness Assessment Measurement for ethical use of AI

Primary source (moc.gov.gh) dated 30 September 2024 in GH. See linked source for full text.

Minister for Communications and Digitalisation's policy requiring government external data to be stored locally in Ghana

On 26 June 2024, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation announced government plans to relocate all external data hosted in other countries to local data centres in Ghana. This initiative aims to reduce operational costs associated with data storage, management, and retrieval on foreign cloud services. The policy is part of efforts to promote data localisation and encourage global cloud service providers to establish data centres within the country. A validation workshop on data ce...

‎Ghana Launches National AI Strategy to Drive Digital Transformation and Economic Growth – Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations

President Mahama Launches Ghana’s National AI Strategy, Calls for AI That Reflects Ghanaian Values

Communication Ministry Pledges Support for Stronger Digital Governance - Information Services Department

The Government, he added, is also advancing the implementation of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and reviewing existing legislation to respond to emerging digital realities.