Data Protection Law
Operating in Albania’s digital landscape requires a firm grasp of the evolving data protection regulations. At Oracle Solicitors Albania, we understand the complexities of Law No. 9887 “On the Protection of Personal Data” (2008) and its amendments, and are dedicated to helping businesses comply with confidence.
Avoiding Costly Consequences and Building Trust:
Failing to adhere to data protection laws can lead to significant fines, reputational damage, and even legal proceedings. Our comprehensive legal support services safeguard your business by:
Conducting Data Protection Compliance Assessments:
Our experts thoroughly evaluate your data processing practices, identifying areas that may not align with Albanian regulations.
We assess your data privacy policies, consent mechanisms, data transfer agreements, and security measures, ensuring compliance with the law.
Drafting and Reviewing Data Protection Policies:
We tailor comprehensive data protection policies that address key aspects like:
- Data collection, storage, processing, retention, and deletion procedures.
- Legal bases for processing personal data, considering consent, legitimate interest, contractual necessity, and legal obligations.
- Individual rights, including access, rectification, erasure, and objection, as outlined in the law.
Our policies are aligned with both Albanian data protection laws and international regulations, like the GDPR, whenever applicable.
Crafting Robust Data Processing Agreements:
We draft and review legally sound data processing agreements whenever you:
- Outsource data processing activities to third-party service providers.
- Collaborate with other entities involving personal data exchange.
These agreements clearly define roles, responsibilities, and data security measures, mitigating potential risks.
Managing Data Subject Rights Effectively:
We draft and review legally sound data processing agreements whenever you:
- Outsource data processing activities to third-party service providers.
- Collaborate with other entities involving personal data exchange.
These agreements clearly define roles, responsibilities, and data security measures, mitigating potential risks.
Addressing Data Breaches Promptly:
In the event of a data breach, our legal team offers immediate assistance in:
- Assessing the situation and identifying the scope of the breach.
- Implementing mitigation strategies to minimize risks and protect data subjects.
- Liaising with the Office of Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDP) as required by Albanian law.
Beyond the Basics: Comprehensive Support for Your Business:
We go beyond offering just the essentials by providing:
- Explanations and guidance on specific data protection issues relevant to your business, tailored to Albanian regulations.
- Support with registration processes required by the IDP.
- Assistance in navigating complaints filed with the IDP.
- Conducting data privacy impact assessments (PIAs) to identify and mitigate potential risks before processing new data.
- Drafting contractual agreements with data protection clauses to safeguard your interests.
- Addressing data export issues in compliance with Albanian regulations.
- Performing data protection assessments to identify and address any compliance gaps.
- Advising on data retention periods and secure disposal procedures for personal data.
- Developing internal staff training programs on data protection best practices.
- Guiding you through the process of appointing a data protection officer (DPO) and outlining their responsibilities.
- Supporting you in managing your existing and potential websites and digital applications, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations on aspects like:
- Privacy policies and cookie notices
- Consent mechanisms
- Privacy dashboards
- Terms of use
How can we help
We can provide an expert service, covering all data protection issues your business could encounter. Our service includes explaining and dealing with:
- Any registration processes
- Buying and selling databases
- Complaints made to the Office of Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDP)
- Conducting a data privacy impact assessment
- Contractual agreements and data protection clauses to protect your business
- Data breach issues, including reporting
- Data export issues
- Data protection assessments and audits
- Data retention and when records should be destroyed
- Drafting data protection policies and processes
- Due diligence when appointing new business partners
- Electronic communications and marketing
- Formal enforcement action by the regulator (IDP)
- Staff training
- When you need to appoint a data protection officer and their duties of governance
- Your data processing and sharing agreements
- Your existing and potential websites and other digital user applications, including policies related to privacy, consent mechanisms, privacy dashboards, terms of use and cookies
- Your obligations over the handling of employee data, recruitment and monitoring practices
Contact Us Today:
Partnering with Oracle Solicitors Albania empowers your business to navigate the complexities of data protection in Albania with confidence. Contact us today at +355 69 693 7763 to schedule a consultation and ensure your organization operates in compliance with the evolving legal landscape.
- Twin Towers, "Dëshmorët e Kombit" Boulevard, Tower 1, Floor 13, 1001, Tirana, Albania
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