{
  "id": 692554,
  "title": "CSA fines ORC, Purpleline Solutions GH¢360,000 for cybersecurity non-compliance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/csa-fines-orc-purpleline-solutions-gh-360-000-for-cybersecurity-non",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-12T18:16:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/technology/csa-fines-orc-purpleline-solutions/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has imposed a combined fine of GH¢360,000 on the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and Purpleline Solutions Limited for violating Ghana's cybersecurity licensing regulations. The ORC was sanctioned for its decision to engage Purpleline Solutions, an unlicensed Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP), despite being instructed to work with a Tier 1 licensed provider. This breach, in conjunction with failing to comply with two separate directives, resulted in the ORC being fined 10,000 penalty units for each violation, leading to a total of GH¢240,000. The CSA also fined Purpleline Solutions GH¢120,000 for providing cybersecurity services without the necessary license. It is crucial to note that merely submitting a licence application does not grant authorization to commence regulated cybersecurity services; a valid licence is a prerequisite for such operations. The Authority has cautioned public institutions, designated Critical Information Infrastructure operators, and other organizations subject to the Cybersecurity Act against engaging unlicensed cybersecurity service providers. It emphasized that cybersecurity licensing is a legal requirement and not an administrative task. The CSA has vowed to maintain vigilance in enforcing compliance and taking enforcement actions against both entities that utilize unlicensed providers and those operating without the requisite license.",
  "summary": "By Seli Baisie The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has fined the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and Purpleline Solutions Limited a combined GH¢360,000 for breaches of Ghana’s cybersecurity licensing requirements. The CSA said the ORC was sanctioned for engaging Purpleline Solutions, an unlicensed Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP), despite being directed to work with […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "CSA fines ORC GH¢240,000 for engaging unlicensed cybersecurity provider",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/csa-fines-orc-gh-240-000-for-engaging-unlicensed-cybersecurity",
        "published": "2026-08-12T19:51:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}