Cyber Security Authority fines ORC, Purpleline Solutions GH¢360,000 over licensing breaches
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has sanctioned the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) for failing to comply with directives requiring institutions designated as Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) to engage appropriately licensed cybersecurity service providers. The CSA has also fined Purpleline Solutions Limited Company for providing cybersecurity services without a licence from…
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has imposed a total fine of GH¢360,000 on the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and Purpleline Solutions Limited for licensing breaches. The sanctions come after the Authority found that the ORC had engaged Purpleline Solutions, despite being instructed to only use Tier 1 licensed Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs).
In June 2026, the CSA directed the ORC to engage licensed CSPs to enhance the security of its Critical Information Infrastructure. However, the ORC proceeded to work with the unlicensed Purpleline Solutions, violating Section 92 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038). The ORC was fined GH¢240,000, while Purpleline Solutions Limited was fined GH¢120,000 for providing cybersecurity services without the required license.
The CSA warned that engaging or providing regulated cybersecurity services without the appropriate license is not tolerated and urged all relevant entities to verify the licensing status and appropriate licence tier of cybersecurity providers before entering into contracts or allowing them to commence work.
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