Ghana Plans New Regulations to Combat AI Misinformation and Disinformation
Ghana strengthens rules to curb AI-driven fake content
- DPC drafting regulations to tackle AI-generated misinformation and disinformation
- Existing 2012 Data Protection Act insufficient for modern AI challenges
- Public education campaigns underway to build trust in data protection
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced that Ghana is drafting new regulations to address the growing risks of misinformation and disinformation, particularly the misuse of AI-generated images and videos.
Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo, Executive Director of the DPC, made the disclosure during the launch of Data Protection Week 2026 in Accra. He highlighted that existing laws, including the Data Protection Act of 2012, were not designed to handle the sophisticated manipulation of digital content.
“When the Data Protection Act was passed in 2012, no one anticipated that digital versions of people could be superimposed to act as if they were in live environments,” Dr. Kavaarpuo explained. He added that the Ministry is now developing regulations under a dedicated misinformation and disinformation bill to address these emerging challenges.
Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Mohammed Adam Sukparu, emphasized that Ghana’s digital initiatives depend on citizens’ trust that their personal data is safeguarded.
“In September last year, we launched the Privacy, Personal Campaign with the Commission, reaching millions of Ghanaians through radio, TV, print, and online platforms. The campaign showed that privacy is practical and relevant to daily life. Continuous public education is crucial to building trust and ensuring compliance,” he said.
