Cloud-storage service GotBackup is urging Ghanaians to take digital protection seriously as experts warn that millions of personal and business records across the country remain vulnerable to loss, theft, and device failure.
Dr Kwaku Ohene-Asare, senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School and artificial intelligence specialist, says the country faces what he calls a “digital paradox.”
“Your data is your intellectual property. One day, the data you own will define your net worth,” he says. Despite this, he notes that many Ghanaians still treat digital files as disposable, taking little to no action to safeguard them.
Medical doctor and GotBackup Africa strategic partner, Dr Dorothy Hanson, says the consequences of digital negligence are far-reaching. “A stolen phone can wipe out business contacts worth millions. A malfunctioning laptop can erase years of academic work. In healthcare, losing patient records can compromise the quality of treatment,” she explains.
Africa’s rapid digital growth—from mobile money platforms to online commerce- has not been matched by awareness about data protection, the experts say. GotBackup, a global cloud service headquartered in Texas and operating in 161 countries, offers encrypted, remote storage accessible from any device. Unlike local drives, which can be damaged or stolen, cloud backup creates secure, off-site copies of important data.
Beyond its security features, GotBackup is also introducing income opportunities. “We are seeking strategic partners nationwide to create genuine income streams,” Dr Ohene-Asare says. “The system includes training and automated tools, so even those without technical knowledge can get involved.”
With digital activity now central to work, education and communication, experts warn that protecting data is no longer optional. Instead, they say it is becoming a fundamental part of modern life.
More information is available at GotBackup.com.
