With nearly half of Ghana’s internet users now being children, and reports of online exploitation steadily rising, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) is intensifying efforts to protect young users in the digital space.
In Accra, the CSA convened a high-level technical working group meeting that brought together some of the biggest players in the telecom and technology sector, including MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, AT Ghana, Microsoft Ghana, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, and other industry stakeholders. UNICEF also joined the discussions, underscoring the global importance of the issue.
The focus of the meeting was to advance the development of Ghana’s Child Online Protection (COP) Guidelines—a framework designed to create safer digital experiences for children while holding service providers accountable.
Speaking at the session, officials stressed that telecom operators and tech companies must be directly engaged in shaping the policy, since they serve as the gatekeepers of Ghana’s fast-growing digital ecosystem. By working hand-in-hand with regulators and child protection advocates, the industry is expected to play a central role in curbing risks such as cyberbullying, online grooming, and exploitation.
The CSA reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the internet remains a space of learning, innovation, and opportunity for children, without exposing them to undue harm. The draft COP Guidelines, once finalized, are expected to set clear standards for industry players, strengthen safeguards, and promote responsible online behavior.
The meeting marks another milestone in Ghana’s broader journey toward building a secure and inclusive digital future for its youngest citizens.
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