Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)
Albania's Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887/2008, amended by Law No. 48/2014) establishes the data protection framework. The Information and Data Protection Commissioner oversees enforcement. The law was initially based on the EU Data Protection Directive and has been progressively updated toward GDPR alignment as part of Albania's EU accession process. Covers processing principles, consent, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, and DPO requirements. A new GDPR-aligned law has been under development.
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Framework Domains (5)
Chapter I: General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Object of the Law |
| AL-DPA-2 | Article 2 — General Principle |
| AL-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Definitions |
| AO-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Object |
| AO-DPA-2 | Article 2 — Scope of Application |
| AO-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Definitions |
| BA-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Purpose and Scope |
| BA-DPA-2 | Article 2 — Definitions |
| BA-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Scope of Application |
Chapter II: Conditions for the Lawful Processing of Personal Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-4 | Article 4 — Scope of Application |
| AL-DPA-5 | Article 5 — Criteria for Lawful Processing |
| AL-DPA-6 | Article 6 — Processing of Sensitive Data |
| AL-DPA-7 | Article 7 — Data Quality Principles |
Chapter III: Rights of the Data Subject
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-10 | Article 14 — Right to Rectification and Erasure |
| AL-DPA-11 | Article 15 — Right to Object |
| AL-DPA-8 | Article 12 — Right to Information |
| AL-DPA-9 | Article 13 — Right of Access |
Chapter IV: Controller and Processor Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-12 | Article 16 — Security Obligations |
| AL-DPA-13 | Article 17 — Notification to the Commissioner |
| AL-DPA-14 | Article 18 — Transfer of Data Abroad |
| AO-DPA-11 | Article 15 — Security Measures |
| AO-DPA-12 | Article 16 — Notification to APD |
| AO-DPA-13 | Article 17 — Confidentiality Obligations |
Chapter V: Supervisory Authority
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-15 | Article 19 — Commissioner for Protection of Personal Data |
| AL-DPA-16 | Article 20 — Powers of the Commissioner |
| AL-DPA-17 | Article 21 — Sanctions and Penalties |
| BA-DPA-13 | Article 22 — Personal Data Protection Agency |
| BA-DPA-14 | Article 23 — Powers and Functions |
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What is Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)?
Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) is a compliance framework from Albania with 5 domains and 28 controls. Albania's Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887/2008, amended by Law No. 48/2014) establishes the data protection framework. The Information and Data Protection Commissioner oversees enforcement. The law was initially based on the EU Data Protection Directive and has been progressively updated toward GDPR alignment as part of Albania's EU accession process. Covers processing principles, consent, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, and DPO requirements. A new GDPR-aligned law has been under development. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) have?
Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) has 28 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I: General Provisions (9 controls), Chapter IV: Controller and Processor Obligations (6 controls), Chapter V: Supervisory Authority (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) map to?
Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) maps to 541 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) (39% coverage), Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) (39% coverage), North Macedonia Law on Personal Data Protection (2020) (39% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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