The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is an independent statutory body established under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) to protect the privacy of the individual and personal data by regulating the processing of personal information. The Commission provides for the process to obtain, hold, use or disclose personal information and for other related issues bordering on the protection of pers
onal data. The Commission is given several powers under the Act including the power to acquire property under the State Property and Contracts Act, 1960 (C.A.6) or the State Lands Act, 1962 (Act 125). On the coming into force of the Act in October 2012, the Ministry of Communications (MoC) inaugurated its governing body in November 2012. The Commission has since been working assiduously to ensure implementation of the Act. OUR VISION
To be recognised by all stakeholders as an independent, efficient and effective data protection regulator in the country and Africa. OUR GOALS
Establish an independent, operational and sustainable Data Protection Commission;
To make Ghana the leading example for Data Protection in Africa;
Increase the number of data protection responsive organisations who collect and use personal information, and
Increase individuals’ awareness of data protection rights and empower them to assert their data protection rights.
