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Ghana Cybersecurity Act

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Ghana
v2020
7 domains
12 controls

The Ghana Cybersecurity Act 2020 (Act 1038) was enacted 29 December 2020 + entered into force 6 January 2021. The Act establishes the CYBER SECURITY AUTHORITY (CSA Ghana) as the lead national cybersecurity authority + provides a comprehensive cybersecurity legal framework covering: (1) DESIGNATION + PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE (CII) across 13 sectors including telecommunications + banking + finance + electricity + water + transport + government services + healthcare + emergency services + others; (2) CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT REPORTING by CII owners to CSA within 24 HOURS of incident discovery + follow-up reports; (3) NATIONAL COMPUTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT-GH / National CERT) - the operational arm coordinating incident response + threat intelligence + cyber-exercises; (4) CYBERSECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER LICENSING - mandatory licensing for managed security service providers + penetration testing firms + cybersecurity consultants operating in Ghana; (5) CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION - registration + certification of individual cybersecurity practitioners; (6) CHILD ONLINE PROTECTION - provisions on offenses against children + reporting obligations + cooperation with law enforcement; (7) LAWFUL ACCESS + PRESERVATION - electronic-evidence regime + interception + preservation orders; (8) CYBERCRIME OFFENCES - unauthorised access + interception + data interference + system interference + computer-related forgery/fraud + content-related offences (coordinated with Budapest Cybercrime Convention which Ghana acceded to in 2018); (9) CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS + EDUCATION; (10) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION + MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE. ENFORCEMENT: CSA Ghana - inspection + investigation + sanctions + administrative penalties + criminal referrals; FINES up to GHS 50,000+ + imprisonment for serious cybercrime offences. SECTORAL COORDINATION: with the Data Protection Commission (Ghana DP Act 2012 Act 843) + National Communications Authority (NCA) + Bank of Ghana + Ministry of Communications + Digitalisation + Ministry of National Security + sector regulators. INTERNATIONAL: Budapest Cybercrime Convention party + AU Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention) signatory + ECOWAS Cybersecurity Cooperation + Commonwealth Cybercrime Network participation. 2024-2025 PRIORITIES: AI-related cyber threats + critical infrastructure resilience + child online safety + financial-sector cyber threats + cybersecurity workforce development.

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Framework Domains (7)

Ghana CSA: Child Online Protection, Awareness, Education and International Cooperation

1 controls
Controls in the Ghana CSA: Child Online Protection, Awareness, Education and International Cooperation domain of Ghana Cybersecurity Act — 1 controls
CodeTitle
GhCSA-Child-OnlineProtection-Awareness-Intl-CoopChild Online Protection, Awareness, Education and International Cooperation

Ghana CSA: Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Designation, Plan, Audit and Risk Assessment

1 controls
Controls in the Ghana CSA: Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Designation, Plan, Audit and Risk Assessment domain of Ghana Cybersecurity Act — 1 controls
CodeTitle
GhCSA-CII-Designation-Plan-Audit-RiskCII Designation, Registration, Cybersecurity Plan, Audit and Risk Assessment

Ghana CSA: Cybercrime Offences, Lawful Access and Preservation

1 controls
Controls in the Ghana CSA: Cybercrime Offences, Lawful Access and Preservation domain of Ghana Cybersecurity Act — 1 controls
CodeTitle
GhCSA-Cybercrime-Lawful-Access-PreservationCybercrime Offences, Lawful Access and Electronic Evidence Preservation

Ghana CSA: Cybersecurity Incident Reporting (24-Hour to CSA) and National CERT-GH

1 controls
Controls in the Ghana CSA: Cybersecurity Incident Reporting (24-Hour to CSA) and National CERT-GH domain of Ghana Cybersecurity Act — 1 controls
CodeTitle
GhCSA-Incident-Reporting-CERT-GHCybersecurity Incident Reporting (24-Hour to CSA) and National CERT-GH Engagement

Ghana CSA: Cybersecurity Service Provider Licensing and Professional Accreditation

1 controls
Controls in the Ghana CSA: Cybersecurity Service Provider Licensing and Professional Accreditation domain of Ghana Cybersecurity Act — 1 controls
CodeTitle
GhCSA-Service-Provider-Licensing-ProfessionalCybersecurity Service Provider Licensing and Professional Accreditation

Ghana CSA: Scope, Cyber Security Authority (CSA Ghana) and Definitions

1 controls
Controls in the Ghana CSA: Scope, Cyber Security Authority (CSA Ghana) and Definitions domain of Ghana Cybersecurity Act — 1 controls
CodeTitle
GhCSA-Scope-CSAGhana-DefsScope, Cyber Security Authority (CSA Ghana) and Key Definitions

Ghana CSA: Sectoral Coordination, Budapest Convention, Malabo Convention and 2024-2025 Status

6 controls
Controls in the Ghana CSA: Sectoral Coordination, Budapest Convention, Malabo Convention and 2024-2025 Status domain of Ghana Cybersecurity Act — 6 controls
CodeTitle
GhCSA-Budapest-Malabo-AfricaCERT-2024-2025Budapest Convention, Malabo Convention, AfricaCERT and 2024-2025 Status
GhCSA-Coord-Ghana-DPA-Cybercrime-SectoralCoordination with Ghana DPA 2012, Cybercrime Definitions and Cross-Sectoral Frameworks
GhCSA-Crosswalk-NIST-ISO-27001-SectoralCrosswalk to NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and Sector Standards
GhCSA-Implementation-RoadmapImplementation Roadmap - Organizational Roles, Tooling and Metrics
GhCSA-Sectoral-Coordination-DPC-NCA-BoGSectoral Coordination - Data Protection Commission, NCA, Bank of Ghana and Other Regulators
GhCSA-Status-2024-2025-Strategy-AIImplementation Status, Cybersecurity Strategy 2024-2028 and 2024-2025 Pipeline

Your Compliance Coverage

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AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar

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Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP)

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Law No. 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data

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Maps to 129 other frameworks

12 total controls
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
6 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
50%
Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP)
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
50%
Law No. 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
50%
India DPDP Act
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
50%
IACS Unified Requirements E26/E27 - Cyber Resilience of Ships and On-Board Systems
6 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
50%
HKMA Cyber Resilience Assessment Framework (C-RAF)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
50%
APPI
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
50%
OWASP Top 10:2025
6 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
50%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
50%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
6 source controls mapped|20 target controls covered
50%
NIST SP 800-171A - Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
6 source controls mapped|19 target controls covered
50%
Bahrain PDPL
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
50%
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
50%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
6 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
50%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
6 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
50%
Switzerland FADP
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
50%
Azure Security Benchmark
6 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
50%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
50%
Spain ENS
6 source controls mapped|20 target controls covered
50%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
50%
MITRE D3FEND
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
42%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
5 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
42%
OWASP API Security Top 10 - 2023
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
42%
OWASP ASVS
5 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
42%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
5 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
42%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
5 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
42%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
42%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
42%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
42%
API 1164
5 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
42%
OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
5 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
42%
Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
42%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
5 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
42%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
5 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
42%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
5 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
42%
South Korea Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP)
5 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
42%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
5 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
42%
UK ONR Cyber Security and Information Assurance (CSIA) for Nuclear Facilities
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
42%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
42%
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) - Cybersecurity Requirements
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
42%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
42%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
33%
APRA CPS 234
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
33%
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Connected Product Safety
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
33%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
33%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
33%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
33%
India CERT-In Cyber Security Directions 2022
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
33%
US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
33%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
33%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
33%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
33%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
33%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
33%
NIS2 Directive
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
33%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
33%
US Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and USCG Cybersecurity Requirements
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
33%
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
33%
NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
33%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
33%
HL7 FHIR Security Framework
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
25%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
25%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
25%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
25%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
25%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
25%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
25%
Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
25%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
25%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
25%
NIST SP 800-171
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
25%
Rwanda Law No. 058/2021 Relating to the Protection of Personal Data
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
25%
Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
25%
ISO 19011
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 23837 - Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 29115:2023 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
FIDO2 / WebAuthn
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
South Korea PIPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
GDPR
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
PCAOB AS 2201 - Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
Saudi PDPL
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
NIST Special Publication 800-34 Revision 1, Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 31000:2018
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
ISO 27005
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 20000-1
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NATO AQAP 2110 - Quality Assurance Requirements for Design, Development, and Production
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
ICH E6(R3) - Good Clinical Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
US NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Cyber Security for Nuclear Power Plants
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO/IEC 27006:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Spain Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
FedRAMP High
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
FedRAMP Moderate
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
MiFID II / MiFIR
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises (MNE Declaration)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Wisconsin Data Privacy Act (SB 670)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
SWIFT CSCF
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
ISO 13485
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
SWIFT CSCF v2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana Cybersecurity Act?

Ghana Cybersecurity Act is a compliance framework from Ghana with 7 domains and 12 controls. The Ghana Cybersecurity Act 2020 (Act 1038) was enacted 29 December 2020 + entered into force 6 January 2021. The Act establishes the CYBER SECURITY AUTHORITY (CSA Ghana) as the lead national cybersecurity authority + provides a comprehensive cybersecurity legal framework covering: (1) DESIGNATION + PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE (CII) across 13 sectors including telecommunications + banking + finance + electricity + water + transport + government services + healthcare + emergency services + others; (2) CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT REPORTING by CII owners to CSA within 24 HOURS of incident discovery + follow-up reports; (3) NATIONAL COMPUTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT-GH / National CERT) - the operational arm coordinating incident response + threat intelligence + cyber-exercises; (4) CYBERSECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER LICENSING - mandatory licensing for managed security service providers + penetration testing firms + cybersecurity consultants operating in Ghana; (5) CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION - registration + certification of individual cybersecurity practitioners; (6) CHILD ONLINE PROTECTION - provisions on offenses against children + reporting obligations + cooperation with law enforcement; (7) LAWFUL ACCESS + PRESERVATION - electronic-evidence regime + interception + preservation orders; (8) CYBERCRIME OFFENCES - unauthorised access + interception + data interference + system interference + computer-related forgery/fraud + content-related offences (coordinated with Budapest Cybercrime Convention which Ghana acceded to in 2018); (9) CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS + EDUCATION; (10) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION + MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE. ENFORCEMENT: CSA Ghana - inspection + investigation + sanctions + administrative penalties + criminal referrals; FINES up to GHS 50,000+ + imprisonment for serious cybercrime offences. SECTORAL COORDINATION: with the Data Protection Commission (Ghana DP Act 2012 Act 843) + National Communications Authority (NCA) + Bank of Ghana + Ministry of Communications + Digitalisation + Ministry of National Security + sector regulators. INTERNATIONAL: Budapest Cybercrime Convention party + AU Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention) signatory + ECOWAS Cybersecurity Cooperation + Commonwealth Cybercrime Network participation. 2024-2025 PRIORITIES: AI-related cyber threats + critical infrastructure resilience + child online safety + financial-sector cyber threats + cybersecurity workforce development. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does Ghana Cybersecurity Act have?

Ghana Cybersecurity Act has 12 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Ghana CSA: Sectoral Coordination, Budapest Convention, Malabo Convention and 2024-2025 Status (6 controls), Ghana CSA: Child Online Protection, Awareness, Education and International Cooperation (1 controls), Ghana CSA: Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Designation, Plan, Audit and Risk Assessment (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does Ghana Cybersecurity Act map to?

Ghana Cybersecurity Act maps to 129 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar (50% coverage), Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP) (50% coverage), Law No. 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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