Samuel Bartels

Samuel Bartels is a lawyer and regulatory policy expert specialising in Information Privacy, Telecommunications, Media, and Technology law. With over a decade of professional experience, he has established himself as a leading voice in regulatory compliance, digital policy development, and stakeholder engagement within Ghana’s telecommunications sector.

He currently serves as the Senior Manager for Regulatory and Government Affairs at Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana). Beyond industry leadership, Samuel is deeply committed to digital governance capacity-building. His blends privacy advocacy, responsible technology deployment, and the advancement of freedom of expression. He has contributed to national discussions on Ghana’s strategy for AI adoption and emerging technologies, Child Online Protection Framework, and is a strong advocate for digital literacy as a foundation for child online safety and citizen empowerment.`