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Security in the health care system / Presence of the OSCE, alongside the Commissioner for Data Protection

2024-09-17 18:15:00, Aktualitet CNA

OSCE

Today, the OSCE Presence supported the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data in organizing a sensitization activity for over 70 participants from public health sector institutions from all over Albania.

At the meeting, the Commissioner presented a unified recommendation for primary health care institutions for the implementation of the data protection law.

"It is essential that the primary health system and its employees are fully aware of the legal framework for data protection, its implementation and the mechanisms available to ensure compliance. This awareness should extend beyond health center managers and staff and should also include patients and their families. Everyone should have the knowledge and skills to understand and respect data protection standards, thus guaranteeing everyone's security and privacy", said the Chairman of the Presence, Ambassador Michel Tarran.

He added that the Presence fully supports the rapid adoption of the necessary legislation and is ready to support the Albanian institutions in its implementation.

Commissioner Besnik Dervishi said: "This meeting should be considered as an important step in the joint investment that we must undertake for the implementation of the legislation for the protection of personal data. This requires special attention from the Commissioner's Office, but the awareness of the operators of the sector, the investment in human resources and in systems that guarantee the security of the data is decisive.

The event – ??organized as part of the Presence project “Strengthening the protection of human rights in Albania” – added to efforts to develop awareness and equip public controllers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex and new regulatory landscape. . This initiative aims to foster a culture of accountability and transparency in the handling of personal data, ensuring compliance with evolving legal frameworks.

The OSCE presence is a long-term supporter of the Commissioner, working together to strengthen data protection and the right to information in Albania. In May, the Commissioner and the Presence organized a similar event on the importance of data protection in the education sector.