Your safety and privacy are our priority. Learn how we protect your data in our Community Alert System.
National Community Alert System
The National Community Alert System Ghana (NCASGH) is committed to protecting your privacy while ensuring community safety. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our emergency alert application.
Our app is designed to help communities in Ghana report and respond to emergencies quickly and effectively. Your trust is important to us, and we're transparent about our data practices.
Data necessary for emergency response
Why we need media access for community safety
Our app requires frequent access to photos and videos to enable users to attach visual evidence to emergency alerts.
This is essential for documenting emergencies with credible visual proof that helps authorities and community members respond effectively.
Visual evidence of incidents for accurate reporting
Providing trustworthy information to authorities
Alerting community with visual context
Helping emergency services with accurate information
Utilizing data for community safety
Send critical alerts to your community and emergency services based on your location and report details.
Pinpoint emergency locations accurately for rapid response from authorities and community members.
Protect and inform your local community through timely alerts and shared safety information.
How we safeguard your information
We implement military-grade security measures to protect your data:
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Government-grade servers with strict access controls
Strict authentication and authorization protocols
Continuous security monitoring and assessments
Control over your personal information
Manage when and how your location is shared with the community and authorities.
Request a copy of your emergency reports and personal information we hold.
Request deletion of non-essential personal information from our systems.
Note: Certain privacy controls may be limited during active emergencies for safety.
Get in touch with our privacy team
For privacy concerns, questions about this policy, or to exercise your rights, please contact the NCAS Ghana team:
privacy@ncasghana.gov.gh
+233 30 123 4567
Accra, Ghana
During active emergency situations, certain privacy controls may be temporarily overridden to ensure community safety and enable rapid emergency response. Your safety is our highest priority.