Our Commitment

At Forth Ghana, confidentiality is not merely a legal obligation – it is foundational to our practice.

We are committed to safeguarding the personal data entrusted to us and to processing it responsibly, transparently and in strict compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of the Republic of Ghana.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage personal data when you engage with us – whether as a client, candidate, business partner or website visitor.

Who We Are

Forth Ghana is a professional services firm operating in Ghana.

For the purposes of the Data Protection Act, Forth Ghana acts as the Data Controller, determining how and why personal data is processed.

Contact Details
Forth Ghana
11 Tettey Tsuru St., East Airport, Accra
GPS: GL-071-4400
Email: [info@forthghana.com]
Telephone: +233 [24 910 2131]

The Principles That Guide Us

In handling personal data, we adhere to the core principles under Act 843:

• Lawfulness and Fairness – Data is processed on a valid legal basis.
• Purpose Limitation – Data is collected for specific, legitimate purposes.
• Data Minimisation – We collect only what is necessary.
• Accuracy – We take reasonable steps to keep data current.
• Security Safeguards – We implement appropriate technical and organisational protections.
• Accountability – We take responsibility for compliance.

The Personal Data We Collect

The nature of data collected depends on your relationship with us.

Clients

We may collect:

• Full name and professional details
• Contact information
• Identification documents (where legally required)
• Financial and billing information
• Information relevant to legal or advisory matters

Candidates / Applicants

We may collect:

• CV and employment history
• Academic and professional qualifications
• Identity documentation
• References and verification information

Business Partners and Suppliers

We may collect:

• Contact details
• Corporate registration information
• Tax identification details
• Banking details for payment processing

Website Users

We may collect:

• Contact details submitted via forms
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Website usage data through cookies

Special Categories of Data

Where necessary and strictly in accordance with Act 843, we may process sensitive personal data such as:

• Health information
• Criminal record information
• Biometric or identification data

Such data will only be processed:

• With explicit consent;
• Where required by law; or
• Where necessary for legal proceedings or regulatory compliance.

How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for legitimate business and legal purposes, including:

• Delivering professional and advisory services
• Managing client relationships
• Recruitment and talent evaluation
• Regulatory compliance
• Billing and financial administration
• Improving our services and client experience
• Communicating relevant professional updates (with opt-out rights)

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Data Protection Act, we rely on one or more of the following grounds:

• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with a legal obligation
• Legitimate interests of Forth Ghana
• Protection of vital interests
• Consent (where required)

Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share personal data where necessary with:

• Courts, regulators or law enforcement authorities
• Professional advisers (auditors, accountants)
• IT and secure cloud service providers
• Financial institutions
• Strategic consultants engaged under strict confidentiality obligations

All third parties are required to comply with applicable data protection standards.

Cross-Border Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside Ghana, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented to maintain equivalent protection standards in accordance with Act 843.

Data Security

We maintain appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorised access
• Accidental loss
• Misuse or alteration
• Unlawful disclosure

Access to personal data is restricted to individuals with a legitimate business need and subject to confidentiality obligations.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• To fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
• To comply with legal, regulatory and professional obligations
• To protect legal rights and interests

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Access personal data held about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion (where legally permissible)
• Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based)

Requests may be directed to: [info@forthghana.com]

Complaints

If you believe your personal data has been processed improperly, you may contact us directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Data Protection Commission – Ghana

Website: www.dataprotection.org.gh

Updates to This Notice

We may revise this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. The most current version will always be available through our official channels.