Tech Bills Affecting Digital Innovation

The National Information Technology Authority (Amendment) Bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for Ghana's ICT sector by creating the National Information Technology Authority (NITA) as an independent statutory body with extensive powers over licensing, certification, standards-sett...

The Data Protection Commission (Amendment) Bill fundamentally restructures Ghana's data protection regime by establishing comprehensive regulatory oversight, expanding individual rights, and imposing significant compliance obligations on businesses and government entities. The bill extends Ghana...

The Data Harmonisation Bill establishes a National Data Exchange Platform to centralize and standardize the sharing of "public interest data" across Ghana's public and private sectors (3). The bill creates a mandatory framework requiring...

The Cyber Security (Amendment) Bill fundamentally transforms Ghana's Cybersecurity Authority from a regulatory body into a comprehensive law enforcement and certification agency. The bill expands the Authority's core functions to include investigating and prosecuting cybercrimes with Attorney-Ge...

The National Communications Authority (Amendment) Bill restructures Ghana's telecommunications regulator with comprehensive governance reforms. The bill establishes a reconstituted Board of Directors that includes the Director-General, government representatives, and experts in communications, law,...

The Ghana Domain Name Registry Bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for managing Ghana's .gh domain name system. The bill creates the Ghana Domain Name Registry as a self-governing, non-profit entity governed by a presidentially-appointed board with mandatory gender representati...

The Emerging Technologies Bill establishes a new regulatory Agency to promote and oversee artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, cloud technology, and quantum computing in Ghana. The Agency operates through a multi-stakeholder Board including government representatives, industry me...

The Postal, Courier & Logistics Services Commission (Amendment) Bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for Ghana's postal, courier, and logistics sector by creating the Postal, Courier and Logistics Commission as the primary regulatory authority. The Commission receives broad powers t...

The Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill modernizes Ghana's legal framework for digital commerce and electronic communications by establishing comprehensive rules for electronic documents, digital signatures, online platforms, and authentication services. The bill provides **legal recognitio...

The Electronic Communications (Amendment) Bill modernizes Ghana's telecommunications regulatory framework by replacing the 2008 Act with comprehensive provisions addressing digital services, cybersecurity, consumer protection, and market competition. The bill expands the National Communications...

The Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Other Information (MDHI) Bill, 2025 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework to combat false information and harmful speech in Ghana. The bill creates a new Division under the National Communications Authority with broad...

The Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT Bill establishes a centralized institution with extensive authority over Ghana's public sector ICT research, development, and training activities. The Centre functions as a body corporate with powers to conduct research, provide training and con...

The Digital Economy and Innovation Development Fund Act establishes a dedicated fund to accelerate Ghana's digital transformation by providing financial and technical support for digital infrastructure, innovation, skills development, and inclusive access to digital services. The Act repeals rel...

The Ghana Meteorological Authority (Amendment) Bill establishes the Ghana Meteorological Authority as a statutory body with comprehensive powers to regulate meteorological services nationwide. The Authority replaces the former Ghana Meteorological Agency and operates through a governance structure c...