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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has released new guidelines for the security, storage, and retention of personal information from the National Identity Register (NIR), effective Thursday, March 19, 2026.
These guidelines are in line with 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 guide user agencies on the storage, security, retention, and disposal of personal information from the NIR, as well as set retention periods for data used for administrative purposes.
Darlas Ampomah William, the Public Relations Officer of NIA, explained that the guidelines aim to ensure secure storage of personal information for as long as necessary, minimize the risk of unauthorized access or misuse, and promote compliance with Ghanaian laws and international data protection standards.
The NIA, established by the National Identification Authority Act, 2006 (Act 707), is responsible for issuing national identity cards to Ghanaian citizens and permanently-resident foreign nationals. The NIA ensures the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of the personal data it collects and makes it available only to authorized persons or institutions in accordance with the law.
Story: Efua Nessa
Source: Loco tv