Ghana Launches Nationwide Privacy Awareness Campaign to Safeguard Digital Rights
The aim is to make privacy a national priority and ensure that every Ghanaian is empowered to exercise their rights in an increasingly digital society.
Ghana has launched the National Privacy Awareness Campaign, a nationwide initiative designed to safeguard citizens’ privacy rights and reinforce trust in the country’s fast-growing digital economy. The campaign was introduced by the Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, during a ceremony at the Data Protection Commission headquarters in East Legon.
The Ministry highlighted that ensuring privacy and data protection goes beyond compliance with legal obligations, as it is essential for innovation, competitiveness, and broad citizen participation in the digital space. The campaign is closely tied to Ghana’s ambition of becoming the AI Hub of Africa, with the understanding that responsible handling of data will play a decisive role in building public confidence and enabling socio-economic transformation driven by artificial intelligence.
As part of the event, the Ghana Association of Privacy Professionals (GAPP) was inaugurated to promote knowledge exchange, expertise building, and the highest professional standards among certified privacy practitioners. A new cohort of Certified Data Protection Supervisors and Officers, many of whom graduated from the One Million Coders Programme, was also recognized for their contribution to strengthening Ghana’s data governance ecosystem.
The Ministry underscored that the launch of this campaign represents Ghana’s commitment to embedding trust, accountability, and responsibility in its digital transformation agenda. It called for close collaboration between government, the private sector, academia, civil society, and the media to foster a robust culture of privacy that empowers citizens, strengthens democracy, and positions the country as a leader in digital governance and artificial intelligence.
The Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission, Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo, reaffirmed the Commission’s constitutional mandate to protect the privacy of individuals and regulate data processing under the Data Protection Act, 2012. While pointing to progress achieved over the past decade, including the registration of thousands of data controllers and processors, he noted that challenges such as limited public awareness, weak compliance, and a shortage of professional expertise continue to hinder the full realization of data protection goals.
The National Privacy Awareness Campaign will run for one year, from September 16, 2025, to September 2026. It will reach all 16 regions of Ghana and will be delivered in English alongside major local languages such as Akan, Ga, Ewe, Hausa, and Dagbani. The aim is to make privacy a national priority and ensure that every Ghanaian is empowered to exercise their rights in an increasingly digital society.
