Ghana launches national privacy campaign
The aim of the campaign is to protect personal data and boost digital trust.
Ghana has launched the National Privacy Awareness Campaign, a year-long drive to strengthen citizens’ privacy rights and build trust in the country’s digital ecosystem.
Unveiled by Deputy Minister Mohammed Adams Sukparu, the campaign stresses that data protection is not only a legal duty but also central to innovation, digital participation, and Ghana’s ambition to become Africa’s AI hub. Running from September 2025 to September 2026, it will cover all 16 regions, with outreach in English and key local languages.
The initiative features the creation of the Ghana Association of Privacy Professionals and the recognition of newly certified Data Protection Officers, many trained through the One Million Coders Programme. The Data Protection Commission reaffirmed its oversight role but noted ongoing challenges, including limited awareness and skills gaps.
Civil society is expected to play a central role. Groups such as the West Africa Civil Society Institute, Penplusbytes, and the Internet Society Ghana Chapter are well placed to extend the campaign’s reach through community training, advocacy, and local-language engagement. The Africa Digital Rights Hub and JustRight Ghana bring expertise in policy and rights protection, while watchdog efforts by these organisations can help ensure that both public and private entities comply with data protection rules.
Officials say the campaign’s success depends on joint action by government, business, civil society, and media. By mobilising community networks and advocacy groups, Ghana aims to turn privacy protection into a nationwide culture rather than a top-down directive.
