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.
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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Invitation to participate in the International Telecommunication Union’s Youth Global Online Consultation
Geneva, 23rd March 2020; In line with the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) mandate to contribute to the inclusion and empowerment of youth in the digital society as noted
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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”
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