Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority Trains Industry on Child Online Protection - techafricanews.com

Today's Bulletin: March 31, 2026 #SECURITY Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority Trains Industry on Child Online Protection February 19, 2026 1 min read Author: Kay-Lyne Wolfenden F E By fostering coordinated and timely interventions among stakeholders, the training aimed to strengthen Ghana’s overall capacity to protect children online and ensure safer digital environments for all. After months of extensive consultations to develop Child Online Protection (COP) Guidelines for industry actors in Ghana, the Cyber Security Authority, in partnership with UNICEF Ghana, organized a two-day capacity-building programme to support the effective implementation of the validated guidelines. The training brought together key stakeholders from across the industry, including telecommunications companies, technology firms, and representatives from civil society organizations. Participants engaged in interactive sessions to explore practical and actionable strategies for enhancing child online safety. This included integrating child protection into corporate governance frameworks, embedding child-centred safety-by-design principles into products and services, and establishing clear internal COP policies and responsibilities within organizations. The programme also focused on addressing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), equipping participants with knowledge and tools to detect, report, and respond effectively. By fostering coordinated and timely interventions among stakeholders, the training aimed to strengthen Ghana’s overall capacity to protect children online and ensure safer digital environments for all. The TechAfrica News Podcast Follow us on LinkedIn Go to Our Page NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get the latest industry insights right in your inbox! Sign Up EDITOR'S CHOICE #PODCAST EP.05 | S2 | Could Satellites Free Africa from Network Limits? ST Engineering iDirect on… Omar Diab, Regional Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa at ST Engineering iDirect March 18, 2026 3 min read #MWC KIGALI Rwanda’s Digital Blueprint: Minister Paula Ingabire on Driving Inclusive, Homegrown Technology Solutions Across Africa Honorable Minister Paula Ingabire November 25, 2025 3 min read IN CASE YOU MISSED IT #TECHTALKTHURSDAY Has Satellite Become Africa’s Most Critical Connectivity Infrastructure?  March 26, 2026 7 min read #NEWS Sunsetting Legacy Networks: Should Africa Switch Off 2G and 3G Now?  March 19, 2026 7 min read