Research rules
Data protection law in Ghana: registration and research permits
What a survey team needs to know about personal data and survey authorization in Ghana.
Summary for planning; confirm requirements with the regulator before fieldwork.
Status
operational regulator
Data protection law
Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) (2012)
Regulator
Registration
registration of data controllers required
National statistics office
Note
Act 843 of 2012; Data Protection Commission fully operational.
Ghana research rules: common questions
Is there a data protection law in Ghana?
Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) (2012).
Who regulates personal data in Ghana?
Data Protection Commission (Ghana).
Do I need to register to collect personal data in Ghana?
Registration of data controllers required.
Do I need a permit to run a survey in Ghana?
GSS permit required under the Statistical Service Act 2019 (Act 1003).
Sources: the regulator and statistics office pages linked above, retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.