Privacy Notice

This Privacy policy Notice is provided in accordance with Law No. 06/L-082 on the Protection of Personal Data, which informs you that the Ministry of Economy (ME) collects your personal data only for specified purposes in order to carry out activities under its official mandate.

The right to privacy and the protection of your personal data is a priority of the Ministry of Economy (ME), which is committed to processing your personal data responsibly and in accordance with Law No. 06/L-082 on the Protection of Personal Data.

Below is some general information regarding the processing of personal data on our website. Specific information related to the ME’s processing activities, other than those related to this website, will be provided separately.

This personal data protection policy is applicable if you are a job applicant, a contracting party, participate in a training organized by us, visit the website, use any service, or submit a request via email or our website.

We advise you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any changes. Changes to this privacy policy become effective once posted on this page.

Your Personal Data and Our Website

In an era of rapid development and widespread use of Information Technology (IT), the website of the Ministry of Economy (ME) serves as a vital tool for communicating with citizens.

On the Ministry’s website, we present our work by publishing various information such as: Strategic Documents from the areas covered by the Ministry of Economy, laws, regulations, administrative instructions, strategic projects, various public calls for applications, decisions, and other important announcements for citizens.

Some of the services offered on our website require the processing of your personal data.

Categories of Data We Process

Depending on the specific purposes and reasons, and in accordance with relevant legislation, the Ministry of Economy processes all or some of the following personal data, separately or in combination:

  • Identification data: name, surname, identity document details;
  • Contact data: address, email, phone number;
  • Data on education, health, professional qualifications, and work activity;
  • Other data required under specific laws regulating employment or contractual relationships;
  • Other information and personal data necessary to fulfill statutory obligations for ensuring safety in the provision of air navigation services;
  • Photos and videos from conferences or events.

For What Purposes Do We Use Your Personal Data

  • Fulfillment of legal obligations under Law No. 06/L-082 on the Protection of Personal Data and applicable European Union legislation on personal data protection;
  • Compliance with orders from competent state authorities;
  • Employee selection, including conducting specialized training for new recruits;
  • Establishment of contracts and pre-contractual relationships;
  • Ensuring the safety of employees and visitors through video surveillance systems, physical security, access control, and registration of external visitors;
  • Ensuring the normal operation, maintenance, and security of the website and the Ministry of Economy’s information and communication systems;
  • Processing requests under Law No. 06/L-081 on Access to Public Documents;
  • Promotion of Ministry activities, including distribution of promotional materials and brochures, posting photos/videos on the website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or other media.

Legal Basis for Processing

The Ministry of Economy processes personal data of data subjects in accordance with Law No. 06/L-082 on the Protection of Personal Data and in compliance with European legislation on personal data protection.

In certain cases, we process personal data only after obtaining the prior consent of the data subject. Consent may be withdrawn at any time by the subject.

With Whom Do We Share Collected Personal Data?

Competent authorities such as security, judicial, and supervisory bodies, which by legal act have the authority to request personal data from the relevant institution for specific subjects.

What Are Your Rights?

When your personal data is processed by the Ministry of Economy, you have the right to:

  • Access your data and, at any time, to request that it be corrected and updated without delay if your data is inaccurate or incomplete;
  • Erasure (the right to be forgotten) of your data, and you may request that processing be halted under certain circumstances;
  • Request that any of the above changes be communicated to other (third) parties to whom your data has been disclosed;
  • Lodge a complaint at any time if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Right to Complaint

In accordance with Law No. 06/L-082 on the Protection of Personal Data, any natural person who believes their right to personal data protection has been violated may file a complaint with the Ministry of Economy at the address: “Sheshi Nëna Terezë” (Mother Teresa Square), No. 36, 10000, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo.

You may also contact the Personal Data Protection Officer at the Ministry of Economy by visiting our website: https://me.rks-gov.net/

Personal Data Security

The Ministry of Economy implements appropriate physical, organizational, and technical measures to protect your personal data in accordance with the relevant provisions of Law No. 06/L-082 on the Protection of Personal Data.

The duration of personal data retention depends on the processing purposes for which the data was collected and is regulated by the applicable Law on State Archives or other relevant legislation.

Privacy Policy Updates

We may update our privacy policy from time to time and will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

The website may contain various links to other websites, for which we recommend you read their respective privacy policies.