Data Processing Companies Asked To Register With DPC

Officials of institutions responsible for processing personal information (data controllers) of the public have been given up to December 1, to register with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) or face prosecution. According to Dr Herbert Gustav Yankson, Chief Superintendent of Police, Cybercrime Unit, the registration is in accordance with Section 27 (1) of the Data … Read more

Political Parties, Others Face Sanctions Over Data Protection Law

The Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service has set the end of October to political parties and organisations involved in the collection of personal data to register under the Data Protection Act or face sanctions. Already executives of some 60 companies have been cautioned for failing to register under the law. Executive Director … Read more