Protection of personal data in a digitalized justice system
The digitalization of the justice system brings significant benefits in efficiency, transparency, and access to legal services. However, it also presents important challenges regarding the protection of citizens’ personal data. In Albania, the legal framework for data protection is based on Law No. 9887/2008 “On the Protection of Personal Data.” With the increasing use of electronic systems and artificial intelligence (AI) in the justice sector, the need for additional protective measures arises. The analysis of key risks is related to the storage, processing, and sharing of personal data within courts, prosecution offices, and automated legal services. Additionally, it examines the impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on Albanian legislation and the need for alignment with European standards. The focus is on strategies and mechanisms necessary to ensure the security and confidentiality of data in the justice system, while maintaining a balance between technological innovation and the protection of fundamental human rights.