The Cybersecurity Act criminalizes various forms of cybercrime, including activities that could be used to propagate hate speech or illegal content online. This Act includes provisions related to unauthorized access to computer systems and data, which can be relevant in cases where hate speech or illegal content is distributed via compromised accounts or systems.
Other Legislation from Ghana
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Copyright Act, 2005 (Act 690)
- Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038)
- Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843)
- Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772)
- Patent Act, 2003 (Act 657)
Cooperation and International Efforts
- Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038)
- Extradition Act, 1960 (Act 22)
- International Human Rights Conventions
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038)
- Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772)
- National Cybersecurity Policy
Data Protection and Privacy
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content