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The Agency for Information and Privacy participates for the first time as an observer member in the plenary meeting of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), an achievement that reflects Kosovo’s commitment to harmonizing with European standards for the protection of personal data

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 […]

Protection of Personal Data in the Field of Inspections

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 […]

The Information and Privacy Commissioner was a panelist at the International Scientific Seminar on “Legal Challenges of Revolutionary Technologies” in Warsaw, Poland

At the invitation of the President of the Polish Agency for Personal Data Protection and Kozminski University in Warsaw, the Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Mrs. Krenare Sogojeva-Dërmaku, participated as a panelist in the international scientific seminar on “Legal Challenges of Disruptive Technologies,” held on November 7-8, 2024. During her discussion, Mrs. Sogojeva-Dërmaku emphasized the […]

The Agency for Information and Privacy (IPA) presents the Guidelines for Communication with Citizens During the Electoral Campaign and requests Political Parties to Protect Personal Data

November 25, 2024, Pristina The Agency for Information and Privacy (IPA), in collaboration with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the International Republican Institute (IRI), organized a meeting with representatives of political parties in Kosovo to raise awareness about the protection of citizens’ personal data during the electoral campaign. The meeting […]

The Director of the Croatian Agency for Personal Data Protection at the same time the Deputy Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), Mr. Zdravko Vukić, is on an official visit to Kosovo.

The visit aims to strengthen Kosovo’s international cooperation in the field of personal data protection. Invited by the Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, a delegation from the Croatian Agency for Personal Data Protection, led by Mr. Zdravko Vukić, is conducting an official visit to Kosovo. The Croatian delegation was welcomed by […]

Presentation of the Case Management System (CMS): Advancing Transparency and Institutional Efficiency

The Agency for Information and Privacy (AIP), in cooperation with the Office for Strategic Planning of the Office of the Prime Minister, and with financial support from the European Union and Germany and implemented by GIZ Kosovo, organized today a roundtable discussion on the topic: “Reducing the administrative burden through the Case Management System (CMS) […]

Kosovo at the European Data Protection Board with Representation by the Commissioner for Information and Privacy

The Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, is participating in the plenary meeting of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), taking place from December 2 to 3 in Brussels. This follows Kosovo’s acceptance as an observer member in EDPB activities in October of this year. The EDPB is the European Union’s principal […]

The Agency for Information and Privacy (IPA) engages with representatives of NGOs to discuss strategic orientations for 2025

As part of its cooperation with stakeholders, the Agency for Information and Privacy organized a meeting with representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to discuss the Agency’s strategic orientations for 2025, as well as its Performance Plan for the current year. During the meeting with NGO representatives, the Agency’s Commissioner, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, presented the […]

Commissioner for Information and Privacy speaker at the conference “Digital Transformation and Human Rights”

The Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, participated on 29 November in the conference “Digital Transformation and Human Rights,” organised by the Institute for Technology and Society (ITS). This conference brought together professionals, academics and activists from various fields to discuss the future of digital rights and the right to privacy in […]

The Director of the Agency for Information and Privacy participated in a panel organized by the European Union in Kosovo and the NGO Assist Kosovo, where she presented the role of the Agency for Information and Privacy in relation to the protection of personal data on the internet.

Director Lumnije Demi stated that the challenges in protecting personal data continue to be the informing and raising awareness of citizens about the care and measures they should take to protect their personal data while using online platforms. She emphasized that the role of the media and non-governmental organizations is essential in ensuring the awareness […]