Workshop on the Protection of Personal Data in the Media Sector

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 Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Ms. Krenare Sogojeva-Dërmaku, emphasized that the protection of personal data and freedom of expression are not mutually exclusive, but rather reinforce the professional and ethical integrity of media reporting.

Participants shared their experiences and challenges from daily practice, aiming to align their work with the legal and ethical standards that guarantee citizens’ rights.

Through concrete discussions and exchange of experiences, media representatives strengthened their understanding of legal and ethical boundaries in reporting, especially in cases involving personal data that may affect individuals’ privacy .