SafeData Albania – SMART Balkans

The Albania Sustainable Development Organization (ASDO) is implementing a strategic project aimed at strengthening data protection practices in Albania, with a focus on building sustainable skills and structures aligned with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The overall objective is to improve security and institutional stability by enhancing the capacities of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in both the public and private sectors. The project also works toward institutionalizing data protection training at the national level, ensuring long-term compliance and resilience in handling personal data.

🎯 Project Objectives

• Develop GDPR-aligned training materials
  Creation of localized training content that aligns with Albanian legislation and EU standards on data protection.
• Train DPOs in public and private sectors
  Capacity building for key personnel responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws in their institutions.
• Establish a certified trainer pool
  Implementation of a Training of Trainers (ToT) model to ensure the sustainability of DPO training programs across the country.

📦 Key Deliverables

• ✅ Comprehensive DPO training materials tailored to Albania and GDPR.
• ✅ Certified trainers equipped to deliver future sessions.
• ✅ Improved compliance across public and private institutions.
• ✅ Raised awareness and skills in data privacy and information security.

🔗 Related Resources

• Learn more about ASDO’s work in digital transformation
• Read about GDPR principles
• Visit the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Data Protection (IDP Albania)

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