Information and Privacy Agency

Kosovo Public Institutions Fined €110,000 for Violating Citizens’ Privacy

Several public institutions in Kosovo have been fined thousands of euros for unlawfully publishing the personal data of citizens online, raising concerns about data protection practices and accountability in the public sector.

Krenare Sogojeva-Dermaku, Privacy and Information Commissioner at AIP, in an interview for the Kallxo Pernime TV Program in March 2025. Photo: BIRN.

Kosovo Privacy Commissioner Urges Citizens to Report Potential Breaches

Kosovo's Commissioner for Information and Privacy, Krenare Sogojeva Dërmaku, in an interview for “Kallxo Përnime,” warned of an increase of privacy breaches, calling on citizens to report potential violations to the agency.

Besnik Berisha, the lawyer (L), and Shaban Gogaj, the convicted (R). Illustration: BIRN

Complaint Against KALLXO and Two Other Media Outlets on Delayed Imprisonment Reporting Dismissed

The Information and Privacy Agency dismissed a lawyer’s complaint alleging that media reports on the delayed imprisonment of his client unlawfully disclosed sensitive health data. The ruling favored KALLXO.com and other media outlets, citing public interest and judicial transparency.

Challenges and Initiatives in Safeguarding Privacy and Cybersecurity in Kosovo

As Kosovo undergoes digitalization, experts stress that it is imperative for institutions to intensify efforts in raising public awareness about personal data protection as well as vigilance from institutions and resilience against cyberattacks.