By Morkporkpor Anku
Accra, Jan. 16, GNA- NLC Attorneys has supported the Data Protection Commission’s Privacy Awareness Campaign themed “Privacy is Personal,” with two laptops.
The Campaign aims to preach the gospel of Privacy to organizations and individuals, drive enforcement, and ensure that individuals understand their legal rights as Data subjects and Data Controllers under the Data Protection Act 2012.
Ms Yvette Ewurama Ofosu-Asante, Co-Partner NLC Attorneys explained that the recent launch of the Campaign presented a timely opportunity for collaboration.
She said following consultations with her partner, they decided to formally engage the Commission and offer support as part of the firm’s corporate social responsibility.
“As a demonstration of our commitment, we donated two laptops to assist the Commission’s privacy operations and its public education campaign,” she added.
She said awareness creation remained central to effective data protection, noting that citizens could not report privacy breaches if they were unaware that a violation had occurred.
Ms Ofosu-Asante said her interest in data protection had been long-standing, shaped in part by her professional experience working with Eglobal in the United States over the past two years.
She said that exposure deepened her resolve to contribute meaningfully to discussions and policy advocacy on data privacy
She reaffirmed her firm’s commitment to advancing data protection and privacy awareness in Ghana.
Ms Ofosu-Asante expressed strong support for the Commission’s nationwide sensitisation drive, describing its approach as critical to ensuring that data protection principles reach all segments of society.
She pledged NLC Attorneys’ continued support in advancing privacy rights and strengthening Ghana’s data protection ecosystem.
Mr Akrobotu Quintin, Director of Regulatory Compliance at the Data Protection Commission (DPC) commended the NLC Attorneys for their support to create renewed awareness on data protection.
He encouraged other entities, both within and outside the data protection space, to emulate such partnerships and support the DPC in advancing privacy awareness and compliance nationwide.
He said the Commission had intensified efforts to educate the public and ensure compliance with Ghana’s Data Protection Act through ittd nationwide Privacy Awareness Campaign.
He explained that the campaign, launched on September 15, 2025, marked what the Commission describes as the “rebirth of the DPC in Ghana.”
He said the campaign was designed to empower individuals to understand, appreciate and assert their rights under the Data Protection Act, while also ensuring that data controllers who process the personal information of Ghanaians comply fully with the law.
He said the Commission would intensify the campaign this year to deepen public understanding of privacy issues and strengthen regulatory oversight.
He said on January 28, there would be celebration of Data Protection Week with power-packed and educative activities.
The theme for the celebration will be “Your Data, Your Identity: Building Trust in Ghana’s Digital Future.”
He said as part of the celebrations they would visit schools, professional associations and key institutions to sensitise them on data protection obligations and best practices.
Dr Baffour Yiadom-Boakye, Co-Partner at NLC Attorneys said tht work of the Commission was crucial to safeguarding personal information in Ghana, yet many institutions are still unaware of its mandate.
He said eumerous public and private bodies handle personal data, making awareness of data protection laws essential.
He said the Commission’s role was to ensure that personal information was properly handled and processed in line with the law.
“Registration with the Data Protection Commission is important so the Commission is aware of the activities of data-handling entities and can guide them to adopt best practices,” he added.
Dr Yiadom-Boakye said data protection had become even more critical with the emergence of AI and new technologies, which increase risks to personal information.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade