The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued new guidelines on the security, storage, and retention of personal information obtained from the National Identity Register (NIR), effective Thursday, 19th March 2026.
The guidelines are issued under Sections 59 and 61 of the National Identity Register Act, 2008 (Act 750), as amended by the National Identity Register (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 950).
They mandate the NIA to provide guidance to user agencies on the secure storage, retention, and disposal of personal information from the NIR, and to prescribe retention periods for personal information used for administrative purposes.
The guidelines aim to secure and responsibly manage personal information, limit risks of unauthorized access or misuse, and ensure compliance with Ghanaian law and international data protection standards.
Source: myxyzonline.com
