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How the Ghana Immigration Service safeguards your personal data under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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The Ghana Immigration Service is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) and international best practices. This Data Protection Notice explains our data protection practices and your rights under Ghanaian law.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Legal Obligation

Necessary to comply with the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573) and related regulations

Public Interest

Performance of our statutory functions as the Ghana Immigration Service

Consent

You provide explicit consent when submitting your visa application

Legitimate Interests

Processing necessary for national security and border control

Data Controller

The Ghana Immigration Service is the data controller responsible for your personal information:

Ghana Immigration Service

Ministry of the Interior

P.O. Box GP 191, Accra, Ghana

Email: info@gis.gov.gh

Phone: +233 (0) 302 258 250

Data Protection Principles

1

Lawfulness, Fairness & Transparency

We process data lawfully and inform you about how we use it

2

Purpose Limitation

We collect data only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes

3

Data Minimization

We collect only the data necessary for visa processing

4

Accuracy

We take steps to ensure your data is accurate and up-to-date

5

Storage Limitation

We retain data only as long as necessary for legal and operational purposes

6

Integrity & Confidentiality

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data

7

Accountability

We are responsible for demonstrating compliance with data protection principles

Technical & Organizational Security

Technical Measures

  • End-to-end encryption (TLS 1.3) for data transmission
  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
  • Multi-factor authentication for system access
  • Automated security monitoring and intrusion detection
  • Regular security patches and updates
  • Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

Organizational Measures

  • Role-based access controls limiting data access
  • Mandatory data protection training for all staff
  • Confidentiality agreements for employees and contractors
  • Regular internal audits and compliance reviews
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures
  • Data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing

Your Data Subject Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), you have the following rights:

1

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data we hold and information about how we process it.

2

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

3

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

4

Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitation of how we process your data in certain circumstances.

5

Right to Data Portability

Request transfer of your data to another organization in a structured format.

6

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

7

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:

  • Notify the Data Protection Commission within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach
  • Notify affected individuals without undue delay if the breach poses a high risk
  • Provide information about the nature of the breach and measures taken
  • Offer guidance on steps you can take to protect yourself

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you may contact:

Data Protection Commission

P.O. Box CT 5081, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

Email: info@dataprotection.gov.gh

Phone: +233 (0) 302 971 170

Contact Our Data Protection Officer

For questions about data protection or to exercise your rights:

Data Protection Officer

Ghana Immigration Service

Email: dpo@gis.gov.gh

Phone: +233 (0) 302 258 250

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