Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843)
The Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) establishes the Data Protection Commission and provides for the protection of individual privacy and personal data. It regulates the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal data. Applies to data processing by both public and private entities in Ghana. The Commission registers data controllers, handles complaints, and enforces compliance.
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Framework Domains (24)
Children
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-15 | Children's Data |
Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-04 | Consent Standard |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-06 | Data Subject Access |
| GH-DPA-07 | Rectification and Erasure |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-14 | Records of Processing |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-21 | Enforcement and Offences |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-19 | Accountability and Governance |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-13 | Breach Notification |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-09 | Cross-Border Transfers |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-02 | Lawful Basis |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-08 | Objection and Direct Marketing |
| GH-DPA-20 | Direct Marketing Consent |
Part Five - Transfer of Data and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 47 | Cross-Border Transfer |
| Sec. 48 | Establishment of the Office |
| Sec. 55 | Data Breach Notification |
| Sec. 60 | Records of Processing Activities |
Part Four - Registration of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 36 | Right to Erasure |
| Sec. 37 | Financial Penalties |
| Sec. 38 | Right to Data Portability |
Part One - Data Protection Commission
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
| Sec. 4 | Exemptions |
Part Three - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 29 | Data Protection Council |
| Sec. 30 | Right to Information |
| Sec. 31 | Unauthorised Disclosure |
Part Two - Data Protection Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 17 | Certificate of Registration |
| Sec. 18 | Right to Correction |
| Sec. 19 | Lawful, Fair and Transparent Processing |
| Sec. 20 | Purpose Limitation |
| Sec. 21 | Data Minimisation |
| Sec. 22 | Accuracy |
| Sec. 23 | Storage Limitation |
| Sec. 24 | Integrity and Confidentiality |
Processing Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-03 | Data Protection Principles |
Profiling
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-17 | Automated Decision-Making |
Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-01 | Registration with DPC |
Retention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-12 | Data Retention and Disposal |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-10 | Security of Personal Data |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-05 | Special Personal Data |
Supervisory Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-18 | DPC Cooperation and Investigation |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-16 | Privacy Notice |
Vendor Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GH-DPA-11 | Processor Engagement |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843), you already cover:
LGPD
26%
11 controls mapped
Compare →Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ)
26%
11 controls mapped
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26%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843)?
Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) is a compliance framework from Ghana with 24 domains and 43 controls. The Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) establishes the Data Protection Commission and provides for the protection of individual privacy and personal data. It regulates the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal data. Applies to data processing by both public and private entities in Ghana. The Commission registers data controllers, handles complaints, and enforces compliance. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) have?
Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) has 43 controls organised across 24 domains. The largest domains are Part Two - Data Protection Principles (8 controls), Part Five - Transfer of Data and Enforcement (4 controls), Part One - Data Protection Commission (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) map to?
Ghana Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) maps to 608 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are LGPD (26% coverage), Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) (26% coverage), GDPR (26% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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