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“LEARNED” NO MORE?: AI AND THE QUIET REVOLUTION IN LEGAL PRACTICE

  INTRODUCTION In the quiet of a courtroom, tradition often feels invincible. Legal robes, solemn judges, and the weight of precedent define a space long thought immune to disruption. Yet in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries from medicine to finance, the legal profession has clung to the belief that it is untouchable. Its rituals, reasoning, and rhetoric have seemed too human, too intuitive, too nuanced to replicate. But even here, change has arrived—not as a junior advocate, but as a digital legal assistant. As a digital rights advocate with an appreciation for law and information technology , I have long been intrigued by the intersection of technology and justice . Motivated by AI’s evolving capabilities, I developed a legal assistant tool capable of analysing judgments, identifying legal issues, predicting appellate outcomes , and supporting litigants—particularly those who, under Ghanaian law, are entitled to represent themselves. The my...

WEBSITE PRIVACY STANDARDS : IS GHANA’S DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION FALLING SHORT?

  INTRODUCTION In the digital age, having a web presence is more than just an aesthetic exercise involving colours, fonts, images, and user-friendliness. Websites, particularly those that interact with users and collect personal data, must comply with legal standards concerning data protection. Data controllers (website owners) who collect personal data from website users (data subjects) have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure compliance with data protection principles. Unfortunately, in Ghana, many websites fail to meet these obligations, leaving users exposed to privacy risks. Surprisingly, even the Data Protection Commission (DPC)—the regulatory body responsible for enforcing compliance—exhibits gaps in meeting its own standards. This article examines the fundamental legal requirements for website data protection, assesses the compliance of Ghana’s Data Protection Commission website, though under construction but collecting and processing data and highlights the ...

GHANA’S DATA PROTECTION ACT: UNLOCKING JOB CREATION & BUSINESS GROWTH

  INTRODUCTION In today’s digital economy, data is a valuable asset, and protecting it has become a priority for governments, businesses, and individuals. Compliance with data privacy regulations is no longer just a legal obligation—it is a growing industry that offers extensive employment opportunities. Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) provides the legal framework for safeguarding personal data. However, beyond its regulatory function, it serves as a key driver of employment and business growth across multiple sectors, including law, cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and consulting. For Ghana to harness the full economic potential of Act 843, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) must adopt a job-creation-focused approach. The Commission cannot fulfil its mandate alone or rely solely on in-house expertise. Instead, it must leverage partnerships with the private sector, training institutions, and technology firms to unlock employment opportunities ...