Author Archives: Adonis Shabani

The Information and Privacy Agency organized a two-day workshop with the participation of the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Data Protection of Albania (KDIMDP), Mr. Besnik Dervishi, and representatives of his institution, with the aim of exchanging experiences and strengthening cooperation between the two counterpart authorities. During the sessions, discussions focused on current […]

The Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, participated in the plenary meeting of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) held in Brussels, where the EDPB adopted a statement on age assurance and decided to establish a task force for the enforcement of regulations on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Additionally, the Board adopted recommendations […]

The training was conducted with the aim of preparing the officials for the protection of personal data, in accordance with current legislation and through the exchange of best practices in the field of personal data protection. The primary objective of this training is to equip the participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for the […]

During today’s conference for the launch of the first platform in Kosovo to identify personal data breaches, in her opening speech, the Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, announced that with dedication and high seriousness, the Agency has achieved the status of an observer member in the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), […]

In fulfilment of its legal obligations and the exercise of its mandate to protect the personal data of the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, the Information and Privacy Agency (IPA) requests political parties to protect personal data during the electoral campaign for the elections scheduled for February 9, 2025. In overseeing the implementation of […]

The Agency for Information and Privacy, in collaboration with the Association of Municipalities of Kosovo and with support from the Group for Legal and Political Studies under the “JUST React” project, on October 24 presented the Guide for the Protection of Personal Data in Municipalities, with the participation of the collegium of officials for the […]

With the theme “Between Law and Practice; How do the institutions stand against corruption?”, on October 25, 2024, the Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Mrs. Proud Sogojeva-Dërmaku, as a panelist, discussed transparency and institutional accountability through access to public documents as two of the basic principles in the fight against corruption. With particular emphasis, she […]

The Global Privacy Assembly brings together over 160 representatives of member and observer authorities, including academics, representatives of civil society, the private sector, interest groups and experts in the field of personal data protection. This platform aims to strengthen the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks and promote their adaptability to technological developments, promoting a culture […]

The Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, during her speech, thanked the EDPB members and emphasized her gratitude, pledging that the Agency is committed to establishing and implementing the legal framework and best European practices meticulously, including Convention 108. As Kosovo moves towards European integration, the status of observer member and the […]

With the theme “Protection of Personal Data in the Field of Inspections,” the Agency for Information and Privacy, in cooperation with the General Inspectorate Office and with the support of GIZ Kosovo, organized a one-day workshop to raise awareness and improve inspection practices. Aiming to increase awareness about privacy protection and ensure institutional transparency, the […]