OAKS Legal Insights
The Lawyer’s Role in the Software Development Lifecycle: Legal Safeguards and Risk Management
1.0 Introduction Software increasingly underpins nearly every aspect of modern life. Our smartphones, cars, computers, hospital systems, food delivery applications, telecommunications systems, and even traffic
Is Code Law?: Exploring The Legal Nature And Enforceability Of Smart Contracts
BY: SELASIE ATUWO AND LILY OBLIE INTRODUCTION Over the years, societies around the globe have conducted business, and trust (a core business element) has been
Ghana’s Data Protection Bill, 2025: A Comparative Analysis, Policy Assessment, and Strategic Recommendations
Introduction Data protection regulation has become a cornerstone of modern governance, digital trade, and human rights protection. Ghana’s Data Protection Bill, 2025 (“the Bill”) represents
A Review Of Ghana’s Draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025
INTRODUCTION The objective of Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), was to provide a comprehensive legal framework for cybersecurity and related activities in an increasingly
Cryptocurrency Regulation in Ghana: The Past, the Now, and the What-Ifs
Cryptocurrency Regulation in Ghana: The Past, the Now, and the What-Ifs 1. INTRODUCTION As of June 2025, approximately 562 million people worldwide (roughly 6.8% of
Ghana’s EPA Act 2025: Carbon Credits and Climate Regulation Implications
Author – Gideon Ofori Osabutey Executive Summary The Environmental Protection Act 2025 (Act 1124) of Ghana represents a landmark development in the country’s approach to