NITA LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS AND REVIEWS

The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) wishes to inform all stakeholders and the public that it is undertaking a review of the National Information Technology Agency Act 2008 (Act 771), Electronic Transactions Bill, Data Harmonisation Bill which has been revised into the National Information Technology Authority Bill, 2025.

The purpose of the standards is to:

• ensure the provision of quality information communications technology
• promote standards of efficiency
• ensure high quality of service

In addition, these standards will facilitate the following:

• the coherence in the MDAs ICT investments and activities.
• the implementation and monitoring of the national information communications technology policy.
• the systematic implementation of national information communication technology policy.

In view of this revision and in line legal and regulatory standards and principles,

NITA invites views and comments from:.

• Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
• Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs)
• Private sector organizations and industry associations
• Academia and research institutions
• Civil society organizations and development partners
• And the general public

on the revised provisions, framework, and implementation structures of the National Information Technology Authority Bills 2025, .

The public consultation period will run from Friday, 17 October 2025 to Friday, 31st October 2025.

NITA considers stakeholder involvement in its activities as well as in the sharing of information to be vital for the efficient regulation of the information communication technologies in Ghana. It is in this regard that the Agency provides such opportunities for members of the general public to make their contributions in the development and use of these standards and guidelines in government.

Interested parties may access the consultation document via the link provided on the NITA website: www.nita.gov.gh/publicconsultation

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

• All responses/comments should be electronically sent as e-mail attachments, in Microsoft word format to comments@nita.gov.gh.
• Each submission must include a completed response cover sheet, which is available on Page 4 of the consultation document..

In the interest of transparency, all responses will be treated as non-confidential and may be published on the NITA website upon receipt. By submitting your response, you grant the Agency the right to use the copyright and any associated intellectual property contained in your submission to meet its legal and regulatory obligations.

Following the consultation, NITA will finalise the National Information Technology Authority Bill 2025 and forward same to the Minister responsible for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, who shall submit it to Cabinet and subsequently to Parliament in accordance with Section 29(4) of the Bill.