Ghana initiates a country-wide campaign to promote digital privacy and protect citizen's digital rights.
National Privacy Awareness Campaign Launched in Ghana
The National Privacy Awareness Campaign was officially launched on September 16, 2025, at the Data Protection Commission headquarters in East Legon, Ghana. The campaign, which aims to make privacy a national priority, was introduced by the Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu.
The campaign is a nationwide initiative aimed at safeguarding citizens' privacy rights and ensuring that every Ghanaian is empowered to exercise their rights in an increasingly digital society. It will reach all 16 regions of Ghana and will be delivered in English and major local languages such as Akan, Ga, Ewe, Hausa, and Dagbani.
Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo, the Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission, reaffirmed the Commission's constitutional mandate to protect the privacy of individuals and regulate data processing under the Data Protection Act, 2012. 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.
To address these challenges, the Ghana Association of Privacy Professionals (GAPP) was inaugurated at the event. The Ghana Data Protection Professionals Association (GDPA), an organization founded during the National Data Protection Awareness Campaign, will play a crucial role in promoting knowledge exchange, expertise development, and the highest professional standards among certified data protection professionals.
The Ministry emphasized the need for close collaboration between government, the private sector, academia, civil society, and the media to foster a robust culture of privacy. The campaign emphasizes that ensuring privacy and data protection is essential for innovation and competitiveness in Ghana's digital economy.
The launch of the National Privacy Awareness Campaign reinforces Ghana's commitment to embedding trust, accountability, and responsibility in its digital transformation agenda. It is part of Ghana's broader strategy to position itself as a leader in digital governance and artificial intelligence. Responsible handling of data is seen as crucial for building public confidence and enabling socio-economic transformation driven by artificial intelligence in Ghana.
A new cohort of Certified Data Protection Supervisors and Officers, many of whom graduated from the One Million Coders Programme, was recognized at the launch. The campaign, scheduled to run for one year, from September 16, 2025, to September 2026, reinforces trust in Ghana's digital economy and is a significant step towards Ghana's ambition to become the AI Hub of Africa.
