Ghana DPA
Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843)
Ghana's comprehensive data protection law establishing data subject rights including right to prevent automated decision-making and requiring breach notification.
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Enacted
May 16, 2012
Effective
Oct 16, 2012
Enforcement
Data Protection Commission (Ghana)
Why It Matters
Ghana's Section 41 automated decision-making rights apply directly to AI chatbots making risk assessments or providing recommendations.
At a Glance
Applies to
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Ghana
- Entities processing personal data of Ghanaian residents
- Automated systems processing personal data
Safety Provisions
- Right to prevent processing for automated decision-making (Section 41)
- Breach notification required
- Data controller registration with Data Protection Commission
- Security safeguards for personal data
- Sensitive data requires explicit consent
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
GHS 25K; criminal (up to 3yr)
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Ghana
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Ghana. (2012). Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843).
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