THE DATA PROTECTION IN ALBANIA AND THE ENHANCING OF THE RESPECTIVE COMMISSIONER IN THE FRAMEWORK OF LAST LEGAL REFORMS

Abstract

Protection of personal data is now a priority for the legislature and executive and independent institutions in our country. In this context and to align with the EU legislation, important changes were made to the basic law for the protection of personal data. Knowing and awareness of aspects of the field of personal data, strengthening of the role of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection and disciplining the work of controllers and processors in our country remains one of the main objectives of the authority responsible for the protection of personal data. Meanwhile, European protection that is being booked to personal data is increasing and the legal framework governing the protection of personal data in the EU soon is expected to undergo changes. At the conclusion of the work we emphasize that it is necessary the identification of all controller and processor subjects, public and private personal data, their depth monitoring to identify cases affecting personal data, and the application of administrative measures against them. Also, the European protection of personal data increases towards real protection of the citizens and in response to developments in the modern digital era