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Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772)

Act
Ghana Source: GhaLII
DigitalE-CommerceOnline BusinessElectronic Contracts

Summary (Plain English)

Provides legal recognition for electronic transactions, electronic signatures, and electronic records in Ghana. Establishes that contracts formed electronically are valid and enforceable. Regulates: electronic commerce, electronic signatures, data messages, liability of service providers. Creates the legal framework for online business operations.

What This Means For You

  • • Electronic contracts are legally valid in Ghana
  • • E-commerce businesses have legal framework for operations
  • • Electronic signatures recognized by law
  • • Service providers have defined liability rules

Original Source

https://ghalii.org/legislation/act/2008/772

Content sourced from GhaLII. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.

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