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Digitalisation Without Protection: When the Noise Fades but the Trauma Remains

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By Racheal, Diana, Najat, Solomon, James & Paul Ghana moves steadily along the path of digital transformation. From mobile money interoperability to national digital identity systems, what has popularly been termed “Bawumia digitalisation” continues to redefine how we live, work, access healthcare, and interact as a people. Yet, as our devices become smarter and our platforms expand, an uncomfortable truth lingers — our protection frameworks are not growing at the same pace as our digital participation. Public attention is fleeting. The alleged stolen baby incident at Mamprobi Polyclinic captured national outrage, and almost instantly, the disturbing case involving the Russian man and the Ghanaian women faded from public discourse. But silence in the media does not mean healing for survivors. The digital space never forgets. The psychological, emotional, and reputational impact of technology-facilitated abuse does not trend for a week and then disappear. It lives with victims, som...
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When a Ride Ends but the Digital Trail Begins: Privacy, Power and Public Justice in Ghana’s Online Space

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By Richard, James & Martin – G-CAT It started like many modern Ghanaian controversies do, with a ride, a reaction, and a reel. A female social media influencer in Ghana took a ride with an Uber driver. What happened after the trip, however, moved the conversation from a private encounter to a public spectacle. Screenshots, commentaries, reactions, counter-reactions, and eventually threats of a lawsuit flooded timelines. A blogger, GHArticles, amplified the story. Supporters picked sides. Critics sharpened their keyboards. And within hours, a situation that could have ended with a complaint form became a national debate on privacy, class, professionalism, and technology-facilitated abuse. But beyond the noise, this moment reveals something deeper about Ghana’s digital culture. Beyond Dating Choices: The Question of Digital Power Martin, a member of the Ghana Community Advisory Team (G-CAT), argues that the issue extends far beyond whether a driver should express interest in ...
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