DPC flags six companies for data protection breaches
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has flagged six companies operating in the Kaneshie North Industrial Area and Tudu for failing to comply with the country’s data protection laws.
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has highlighted six companies in the Kaneshie North Industrial Area and Tudu for violating Ghana's data protection laws. These companies—Polytex Ghana Limited, JA Biney Packaging, Qualiplast Limited, Bragha Company Limited, Melcom Group of Companies, and Menkish Impex Ltd—were found to be operating without proper registration, using expired certificates, or failing to renew their registrations.
The DPC conducted a week-long enforcement exercise to ensure organizations handling personal data comply with the law and protect such information. The companies were directed to report to the Cyber Security Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the DPC by October 15 to address their breaches.
During the compliance checks, it was discovered that some companies had been operating for years without registering with the Commission. Polytex Ghana Limited, for instance, failed to show adequate knowledge of data protection requirements and could not provide a valid certificate for its data processing activities. JA Biney Packaging was also unregistered but agreed to take steps to comply, while Qualiplast Limited and Bragha Company Limited were found to be in breach of their data protection certificates and registration. Menkish Impex Ltd's registration had expired in 2019, and it failed to renew it.
The cited companies were given an opportunity to explain their non-compliance to the CID and the DPC. Melcom Group of Companies received commendation for its efforts in complying with the data protection law. The DPC emphasized that ignorance of the law is not a valid excuse and that organizations are educated on their obligations through various channels.
The enforcement exercise, part of a larger effort under Section 81 of the Data Protection Act, will continue beyond the initial week, with additional inspections planned nationwide. The DPC aims to encourage compliance rather than embarrass institutions, stating their goal is for companies to adhere to the law.
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