Institutional transparency remains key challenge in Albania, commissioner says
Albania's data commissioner Besnik Dervishi highlighted ongoing transparency challenges, noting over 1,000 annual complaints regarding public information access.
Public institution transparency and the right to information continue to present significant hurdles for citizens and journalists in Albania, according to the country's data protection authority.
In an interview with media outlet Faktoje, the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data, Besnik Dervishi, emphasized the necessity for state bodies to ensure public information is accessible, clear, and regularly updated. Dervishi revealed that his oversight office handles more than 1,000 formal complaints annually concerning access to information and data privacy rights.
The findings highlight persistent operational difficulties in enforcing freedom of information standards across Albanian public institutions.
Sources: Faktoje