Ghana enacted the Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 one of Africa’s most comprehensive digital consumer protection statutes nearly two decades ago. Its eight consumer protection sections grant shoppers the right to full disclosure, a grace period to cancel purchases, and recourse against payment fraud. Yet millions of Ghanaians buying goods on social media and e-commerce platforms […] The post Clicks, Carts and Consumer Rights: How Ghana’s 2008 Digital Law Shields Online Shoppers appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.
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Clicks, Carts and Consumer Rights: How Ghana’s 2008 Digital Law Shields Online Shoppers
Business & Financial TimesBy Benson ArthurTue, 21 Apr 2026 · 2h ago0 views
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Ghana's Electronic Transactions Act, 2008, established comprehensive digital consumer protections. This law, enacted nearly two decades ago, grants online shoppers rights including full disclosure, a grace period for cancellations, and recourse against payment fraud. It aims to shield consumers engaging in e-commerce transactions.
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