Author Archives: Adonis Shabani

The Information and Privacy Agency, represented by the General Director Ms. Lumnije Demi and the Head of the Division for Inspection and Control Mr. Kushtrim Mustafa, at the invitation of the Association of Municipalities of Kosovo, participated in the workshop on the digitalization of services at the municipal level and the strategic objectives of e-government.

During the workshop, the information technology officials of the Municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo were informed about the rights and obligations arising from the Law on Personal Data Protection during the processing of personal data and the obligations arising from the Law on Access to Public Documents. The concerns raised by municipal officials are […]

The Information and Privacy Agency, represented by the Commissioner Mrs. Krenare Sogojeva Dermaku, continued the realization of workshops for awareness about the Law on Protection of Personal Data in the region of Gjilan

During the conducted meeting, representatives from public and private kindergartens, along with officials from the Municipal Directorate of Education, engaged in in-depth discussions about legal obligations related to the collection and processing of children’s personal data. Attendees expressed high interest and posed numerous questions, particularly regarding the implementation of privacy and personal data protection standards […]

The Information and Privacy Agency starts the cycle of workshops for the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Law in the regions of Kosovo

Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Mrs. Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, in cooperation with the OSCE, officially launched the cycle of workshops for the practical implementation of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data in Kosovo. The activities started with a workshop in the Prizren region, where representatives of public and private nurseries participated, as well […]

The Information and Privacy Agency held an informative meeting with the Ministry of Justice and the executive agencies of the MoJ

The topics of discussion were the responsibilities of the controller, the Ministry of Justice and the executive agencies of the MoD regarding the obligations arising from the Law on Protection of Personal Data and the Law on Access to Public Documents, in particular the legal obligations of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Responsible Officer for […]

The Commissioner for Information and Privacy hosted the Executive Director of the Academy of Law

In order to discuss inter-institutional cooperation for the promotion of the right to access to public documents and the protection of personal data, Commissioner Mrs. Proudly Sogojeva Dermaku hosted the Executive Director of the Academy of Law, Mr. Enver Fejzullahu. In the meeting between the leaders of the institutions and professional collaborators, the modalities of […]

The Information and Privacy Agency strengthens its cooperation with Kosovo Police

The Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Mrs. Krenare Sogojeva Dermaku held a meeting with the General Director of the Kosovo Police, Colonel Gazmend Hoxha, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between these two institutions. During this meeting, the Commissioner and Colonel Hoxha discussed the importance of guaranteeing the right to access public documents and the […]

Commissioner of the Information and Privacy Agency, Mrs. Krenare Sogojeva Dermaku, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Mr. Michael Davenport to discuss the focus of the Agency’s work in 2024

During this meeting, an agreement was reached to assist the OSCE in ways through which the Agency can build its capacities, with particular emphasis on:  Helping minority communities to promote the right to access and protect privacy, ensuring that relevant data is made available in all official languages;  Continuation of cooperation with municipalities in building […]

The collaboration between the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo and the Agency for Information and Privacy is strengthened

Commissioner of the Agency for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dermaku, during the meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, discussed the possibilities of coordinating the actions of both institutions with the aim of protecting personal data.  The discussion focused on the potential enhancement of […]

On the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Agency for Information and Privacy symbolically opened the Week of Access to Public Documents with the motto “Together we strengthen transparency”

In cooperation with the American Embassy in Kosovo, the Agency for Information and Privacy (AIP) with a reduced agenda, opened the Week of activities to promote the right of access to public documents with the presence of representatives from civil society, journalists, and project representatives. that support the work of the Agency. The first day […]