Legal Responsibility of the Data Privacy Officer Following the New Regulation of European Union approximation in Albania: A Hermeneutical and Educational Research for Civil Society

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10.2991/978-94-6463-686-4_59How to use a DOI?

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Data Protection Act; Privacy; Data Protection Officer; Albanian Law; Hermeneutical; Educational

Abstract

The widespread utilization of digitalization, virtual connections, economic and monetary exchange, and the societal advancements that are associated with them are now a significant concern not only in Europe but globally. This research focuses on the legal examination of the Data Privacy Act in Albania and the tasks and responsibilities of the new figure of Data Protection Officer that emerged in 2018 but has never been functioning. This research is a qualitative hermeneutical-based approach focusing on evidence-based, analytical, literature review and desk research study. Through a vast desk research, comparative analysis, and qualitative examination, the present study summarizes the current legislation of the Albanian Data Protection Act in comparison to its European counterparts that have experienced changes since 2018, the proposed legislation on the Data Protection Strategy, as well as the legal measures that should be implemented to promote the role of D.P.O. and the protection of Data for citizens and institutions.

Qualitative results show that the actual Juridical practice in Albania for Data Protection is quite improper. The lack of knowledge about citizens’ rights and institutions and professionals that should protect them are the most important findings of the paper. Although many improvements throughout the years, Albanian legislation regarding Data Protection need a vast awareness and political strategy for training professionals as D.P.O. officers are recommended as a first-step toward a National Strategy for Data Protection and civil society’s continuous education.

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AU  - Indrit Shtupi
AU  - Arben Prifti
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DA  - 2025/04/28
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BT  - Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on Lifelong Education and Leadership for ALL (ICLEL 2024)
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