Author Archives: Adonis Shabani

One day before the local elections in Kosovo, the Information and Privacy Agency (AIP) reiterates its call to Political Parties and Entities to protect citizens’ personal data during the local elections to be held on October 12, 2025. To ensure electoral integrity, respect for privacy, and protection of the personal data of the citizens of […]

The Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva-Dërmaku, participated as a panelist in the discussion titled “Improving the Banking Customer Experience and Compliance: Smart Digital Solutions for Updating Low-Risk Client Data”, organized as part of the second edition of Kosova Finance Forum 2025. In her remarks, Commissioner Sogojeva-Dërmaku focused on the importance of balancing […]

The Commissioner of the Information and Privacy Agency, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva-Dërmaku, held a meeting today with the Acting State Chief Prosecutor, Mr. Besim Kelmendi, the Deputy Director of the Kosovo Police, Mr. Fehmi Hoti, and the Chief Executive of the Police Inspectorate, Mr. Kushtrim Hodaj. The meeting aimed at enhancing institutional coordination for the prevention […]

The Information and Privacy Agency, in cooperation with the CiviKos Platform and the Institute for Technology and Society, has launched the organization of Regional Information Sessions on personal data protection. So far, these sessions have been held in the regions of Gjilan, Peja, and Prizren, involving representatives from local public institutions, civil society organizations, and […]

As part of the Journalism Ethics School, organized by the Press Council of Kosovo (PCK), a group of journalism students conducted a study visit to the Information and Privacy Agency on June 3, 2025.The purpose of the visit was to provide students with a closer understanding of the Agency’s role and mandate in the field […]

The Guideline on Personal Data Breach Notification (PDBN) provides practical and comprehensive instructions for public and private entities on identifying, reporting, and managing personal data breaches. Download the guideline at the following link: https://aip.rks-gov.net/…/personal-data-breach…/

This two-day meeting addressed high-level topics related to data protection at the European level, including: the new anti-money laundering regulation, updated procedures for the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), inter-institutional cooperation, and the impact of artificial intelligence on privacy. The Agency’s participation in the work of the EDPB is of particular importance […]

The Information and Privacy Agency, in cooperation with the CiviKos Platform and the Institute for Technology and Society, continued the series of Regional Information Sessions on personal data protection, this time in the Municipality of South Mitrovica, gathering representatives from local public institutions, civil society organizations, and businesses from the region. The aim of this […]

The Information and Privacy Agency, with the support of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, held an interactive workshop today with media representatives, focusing on the challenges, responsibilities, and legal obligations of the media in handling personal data in the digital age . In the workshop titled “Protection of Personal Data in the Media Sector”, the […]

The Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva-Dermaku, represented Kosovo in an international panel held within the framework of the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) , one of the most significant global events dedicated to the right of access to information. The panel took place during the conference’s plenary session and was entitled: […]