NLC Attorneys has supported the Data Protection Commission’s (DPC) nationwide Privacy Awareness Campaign, themed “Privacy is Personal,” with the donation of two laptops to enhance the Commission’s operations and public education efforts.
The campaign seeks to promote privacy consciousness among individuals and organisations, strengthen enforcement, and ensure that data subjects and data controllers understand their rights and obligations under Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).
Speaking at the presentation, Ms Yvette Ewurama Ofosu-Asante, Co-Partner at NLC Attorneys, said the recent launch of the campaign presented a timely opportunity for collaboration between the firm and the Commission. She explained that after consultations with her partner, the firm decided to formally engage the DPC as part of its corporate social responsibility.
“As a demonstration of our commitment to data protection and privacy awareness, we donated two laptops to support the Commission’s privacy operations and public education campaign,” she said.
Ms Ofosu-Asante stressed that awareness creation remained central to effective data protection, noting that individuals could not report privacy breaches if they were unaware that a violation had occurred.
She added that her interest in data protection had been long-standing and further strengthened by her professional experience working with Eglobal in the United States over the past two years.
That exposure, she said, deepened her resolve to contribute meaningfully to data privacy discourse and policy advocacy in Ghana.
She reaffirmed NLC Attorneys’ commitment to advancing data protection and privacy awareness nationwide and pledged the firm’s continued support for the Commission’s sensitisation drive, which she described as critical to reaching all segments of society.
Receiving the donation, Mr Akrobotu Quintin, Director of Regulatory Compliance at the Data Protection Commission, commended NLC Attorneys for its support, describing it as a significant contribution to renewed public awareness on data protection.
He encouraged other organisations, both within and outside the data protection space, to emulate such partnerships to support the Commission’s work.
Mr Quintin said the Commission had intensified efforts to educate the public and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act through its nationwide Privacy Awareness Campaign, launched on September 15, 2025. He described the launch as marking the “rebirth of the DPC in Ghana.”
According to him, the campaign is designed to empower individuals to understand, appreciate and assert their rights under the law, while ensuring that data controllers who process the personal information of Ghanaians comply fully with statutory requirements.
He announced that the Commission would further intensify the campaign this year to deepen public understanding of privacy issues and strengthen regulatory oversight.
He also disclosed that Data Protection Week would be celebrated on January 28 under the theme “Your Data, Your Identity: Building Trust in Ghana’s Digital Future.”
Activities would include visits to schools, professional associations and key institutions to educate them on data protection obligations and best practices.
Dr Baffour Yiadom-Boakye, Co-Partner at NLC Attorneys, said the work of the Data Protection Commission was critical to safeguarding personal information in Ghana, yet many institutions remained unaware of its mandate.
He noted that numerous public and private entities handle personal data, making awareness of data protection laws essential.
He emphasised the importance of registration with the Commission, explaining that it enables the DPC to monitor data-handling entities and guide them to adopt best practices.
“With the emergence of artificial intelligence and new technologies, data protection has become even more critical, as these developments increase risks to personal information,” Dr Yiadom-Boakye added.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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