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ABOUT THE COMMISSION

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 personal data.
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Message from the Commissioner

Ms. Patricia Adusei-Poku

Hello,  I am pleased to welcome you to the Data Protection Commission’s website which is intended to inform you about the Commission and its mandate as well as educate and empower you on your rights and obligations under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).This website is one more way to reach out to you, introduce our services, and solicit your comments, suggestions and criticisms to improve your experience on this platform. Thank You.

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Data Protection Commission celebrates Data Protection and Privacy Day on 28th January

Data Protection Commission celebrates Data Protection and Privacy Day on 28th January

28 January 2019

Data Protection Commission (DPC) celebrates  Data Protection and Privacy Day  on 28th January and Data Protection Week commencing 28th January. The Data Protection

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Data Protection Commission Celebrates a New Chapter in Enforcing Privacy Accountability and Empowering Data Subjects

Data Protection Commission Celebrates a New Chapter in Enforcing Privacy Accountability and Empowering Data Subjects

The Data Protection Commission celebrates Data Protection and Privacy Day under the theme “A New Chapter in Enforcing Privacy Accountability and Empowering Data Subjects”

Global Data

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The Commission provides for the process to obtain, hold, use or disclose personal information and for other related issues bordering on the protection of personal data.

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