AMBCG: New Partnership to Strengthen Data Protection and Security Standards

The Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information and the Association of Security Managers of Montenegro have formalized their cooperation by signing a Memorandum, opening the way for a systematic improvement of data protection, access to information, and corporate security practices in Montenegro.

The Memorandum was signed by the Agency’s Director, Maja Žunjić Mitrović, and the Association’s President, Dragan Radulović, in the presence of representatives from both institutions, including Željko Rutović, President of the Agency’s Council, Mirjana Volkov, Head of the Agency’s Department for Cases and Complaints, Ana Novaković, Legal Advisor at the Agency, and Nebojša Brajević, Vice President of the Association of Security Managers of Montenegro.

The cooperation is based on the principles of partnership, transparency, and accountability, with the aim of strengthening professional capacities and aligning practices with European standards. Particular focus will be placed on continuous professional education, legislative improvements, and the development of professional and ethical standards in the fields of personal data protection and security risk management.

The Memorandum outlines joint activities, including the organization of professional conferences, seminars, and public discussions, as well as the exchange of knowledge and experience between the parties. It also opens opportunities for the development of joint projects and applications for international funding in areas of shared interest.

By signing the Memorandum, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and advancing standards in areas of key importance for the protection of citizens’ rights and the development of a modern security system.