Ghana Judiciary Struggles with Digital Rights Enforcement Gap

In Ghana, the evolution of data protection law, marked by the Data Protection Act of 2012, has advanced digital rights but faces challenges due to the legal fraternity's limited understanding of this field, leading to inadequate judicial rulings on data privacy cases. The disconnect between modern data protection requirements and traditional legal approaches threatens the enforcement of rights related to consent, fairness, and lawful data processing. Concurrently, the role of judges as key defenders of human rights is emphasized, underscoring the necessity of judicial independence and courage to uphold fundamental rights without external pressures. This principle is essential as human rights are inherent and universal, requiring impartial enforcement by the judiciary to protect individuals effectively. These discussions highlight the ongoing need for legal systems to adapt to new human rights challenges, including those posed by digital privacy, to fulfill their role as guardians of justice. The broader historical context of rights enforcement, referencing foundational documents like the Magna Carta, reminds us that liberties have evolved through balancing competing interests and adversarial processes, underscoring the enduring importance of principled legal adjudication.