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  • VISIT TO DPC

    By: Terry Asiedu Terry Asiedu , 5 months ago
    Earlier this week, the ISACA ACCRA CHAPTER paid a significant courtesy call to the Data Protection Commission - Ghana (DPC), a visit rooted in shared values and a collective ambition to advance Ghana’s data protection ecosystem.

    At the heart of the meeting was a simple but powerful goal: to foster strategic collaboration that transcends institutional mandates and drives national impact.

    The ISACA Accra Chapter, led by its President Solomon H. H. Ackom, outlined its vision and upcoming initiatives, ranging from professional development to cybersecurity advocacy, and explored how it could support the Commission’s broader mandate. The message was clear: ISACA Accra Chapter stands ready to be a partner in advancing Ghana’s digital trust agenda.

    On the Commission’s side, Executive Director Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo provided deep insight into the DPC’s strategic direction. He emphasized the importance of interagency and stakeholder collaboration, not just for compliance, but for cultivating true ownership and buy-in across public and private sectors.

    He also spoke candidly about two critical policy frontiers:

    1. The Review of the Data Protection Act, ensuring it reflects today’s realities.
    2. The Emerging Technology Act, a forward-looking initiative being shaped with input from expert resource personnel.

    But perhaps most importantly, the conversation turned to public awareness. Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo highlighted the urgent need to demystify data protection for the average Ghanaian. Whether through social media, traditional media, or training in local languages, the Commission is on a mission to bridge the knowledge gap between policy and the public.

    In a particularly important insight, he pointed to the regulation of personal health information (PHI) in Ghana’s health sector. The Commission is considering the adoption of HIPAA-aligned frameworks to safeguard patients’ data, a necessary step as the sector becomes increasingly digitized.

    This wasn’t just a meeting. It was a signal of a commitment from both institutions to collaborate, educate, and legislate with clarity and purpose.

    As Ghana's digital landscape evolves, partnerships like these will be essential to ensuring that privacy, security, and innovation walk hand in hand