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 (5)
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 |
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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 5 domains and 22 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 22 controls organised across 5 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 584 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) (50% coverage), Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 (50% coverage), EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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