Didem Polad

Didem Polad is a Doctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki, specializing in legal frameworks for emerging technologies. Her work intersects Law, EU Law, and Data Protection, focusing on liability issues related to Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Vehicles.

Research Interests

Polad investigates regulatory challenges arising from AI-induced harm, end-user liability, and the interplay between the AI Act and GDPR. Her research contributes to EU legal developments in technology governance.

Projects

• PREST: Private Enforcement, Sustainability & Technology (2024–present)
• How to Regulate AI-Related Damages Liability in the EU: Academy of Finland-funded project (2019–2024)

Recent Activities

She has presented at international events including TILTing Perspectives 2024, IAPP Knowledge Net, KU Leuven’s LAILEC colloquium, and IE Lawtomation Days, addressing topics like AI accountability and privacy harms.