These are the laws and policies that provide the enabling legal framework for information and commuinications technology regulation in Ghana.

National Communications Authority Act of 2008, Act 769 (PDF Format /  MS Word)  -  An Act to establish the NCA as the central body to license and regulate communications activities and services in the country; and to provide for related purposes.

The Electronic Communications Act of Ghana, Act 775 of 2008 (PDF Format /  MS Word) - This is the Act that provides for the regulation of electronic communications, the regulation of broadcasting, the use of electronic-magnetic spectrum and for related matters.

Electronic Communications Amendment Act, ACT 786 (PDF Fomat /  MS Word)  -  An Act to amend the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) to provide the minimum rate for international incoming electronic communication traffic and for related matters.

The Electronic Transactions Act of Ghana, Act 772 of 2008 (PDF Format /  MS Word) - An Act for the regulation of electronic communications and related transactions and to provide for connected purposes.

The National Information Technology Agency, Act 771 of 2008 (PDF Format /  MS Word) - The Act to establish an agency to regulate information communications technology in Ghana.

National Communications Authority Act of Parliament, Act 524 of 1996. The first Act of Parliament that established the NCA in 1996.

National Communications Authority Legislative Instrument, L.I. 1719 0f 2003 - Legislative instrument.

Ghana National Telecom Policy of 2005 - NTP-05

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