The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has revealed that new regulations are being drafted to address the rising threats of misinformation and disinformation, particularly the misuse of AI-generated images and videos.

Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo, Executive Director of the Commission, disclosed this during the launch of Data Protection Week 2026 in Accra.

He explained that current laws, including the Data Protection Act of 2012, did not anticipate the sophisticated use of digital technology to manipulate individuals’ images.

“The Ministry is developing specific regulations focused on the misinformation and disinformation bill. 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 said.

Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mohammed Adam Sukparu, stressed that Ghana’s digital initiatives can only succeed if citizens have confidence that their personal data is protected and managed responsibly.

“In September last year, we launched the Privacy, Personal Campaign with the Commission, which reached millions of Ghanaians through radio, television, print, and online platforms. The campaign helped citizens understand that privacy is not abstract but practical and relevant to daily life. Sustained public education is essential to building trust and ensuring compliance,” he said.