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Desara DushiView profile

Researcher

• Cybercrime
• Online Child Protection
• Data Protection Law
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Desara Dushi is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in the intersection of law, technology, and human rights . Her work primarily addresses cybercrime , online child protection , and data governance , with a focus on EU legal frameworks such as the GDPR and AI Act. She is affiliated with the Law, Science, Technology & Society group and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like ALTEP-DP and CoHuBiCoL . Ph.D. in Law from the University of Bologna (2019). Current projects: Regulating AI, GDPR compliance automation, and child safety in digital spaces. Active in international conferences and policy discussions, including the IAIL 2022 workshop. Her research explores how emerging technologies challenge legal norms, particularly in law enforcement , privacy , and human rights . She has published extensively on topics like AI-generated abuse material , facial recognition , and cybercrime prosecution . Recent publications highlight trends in AI regulation (2024-2022), data protection (2024), and child safety (2024-2019). Her work often combines legal analysis with technological insights to propose policy solutions. Co-organizer of the 2023 Re-articulating data? conference. Speaker on facial recognition ethics (2022) and emerging tech regulation (2022). Contributor to EU-level debates on automated decision-making (2022).

• Information Systems Engineering
• Privacy Threat Modeling
• IoT Security
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Dimitri Van Landuyt serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven , affiliated with the Information Systems Engineering Research Group (LIRIS) . He leads and co-promotes multiple high-impact research projects focused on security and privacy engineering, including initiatives on model-driven security risk analysis , privacy by design , and IoT security . His work spans GDPR compliance, synthetic data management, and threat modeling innovations. Academic Leadership : Member of the Council of FEB and Campus Council Leuven/Kortrijk Research Pillars : Privacy threat modeling, security automation, IoT systems, GDPR technical implementation His publications demonstrate expertise in privacy-enhancing technologies, with recent work analyzing LLM applications in threat modeling, developing tree-based privacy analysis frameworks, and creating adaptive trust management architectures. He explores serious games for security training, synthetic data quantification standards, and runtime threat assessment mechanisms. Dimitri contributes to educational programs through courses in ICT Service Management , Security & Privacy by Design , and Research Methodologies . He supervises student research while collaborating with industry and academia on data protection challenges.

• Data Protection Law
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Artificial Intelligence Regulation
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Maciej Otmianowski is a researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) , affiliated with the Faculty of Law and Criminology and active in data protection, AI regulation, and EU policy frameworks. PhD Candidate: Law, Science, Technology & Society Key Collaborations: d.pia.lab, Data Protection Law Scholars Network Research Foci: GDPR, AI Act, stakeholder dialogues, risk-based compliance Research Themes include: Data protection governance under EU law AI risk assessment methodologies Participatory frameworks for digital regulation Software tools for privacy compliance Stakeholder value mapping in policy design Interdisciplinary legal-technical approaches Recent Publications highlight: AI Act high-risk classification mechanisms RedIntoGreen software for data governance Stakeholder engagement in EU policy DPIA templates for GDPR compliance Risk analysis case studies Interdisciplinary regulatory proposals

Eugenio MantovaniView profile

Researcher

• Data Protection and Privacy
• Ethics in Research and Innovation
• Cybersecurity
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Eugenio Mantovani serves as a Researcher at the Law, Science, Technology and Society (LSTS) research group within the Faculty of Law and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. His work critically examines technology's impact on international human rights law through EU-funded projects and interdisciplinary collaboration. His core research areas include: Data Protection & Privacy (health/aging technologies) Ethics in Research Innovation Cybersecurity (medical/law enforcement contexts) Algorithmic Free Speech & Information Manipulation Urban Planning & Air Quality Policy from Public Law perspectives Recent publications reveal a trajectory toward AI-driven health interventions and regulatory frameworks for digital platforms, with emphasis on GDPR compliance and ethical data governance in EU contexts. His 2024 work on personalized nutrition apps demonstrates applied AI in public health, while 2022-2020 outputs focus on algorithmic speech impacts and children's data ethics. Mantovani contributes to major EU initiatives including: EUAR64: Gamification for Law Enforcement Training (2021-2024) TeNDER: Integrated Care for Quality of Life (2019-2023) FASTER: Disaster Management Systems (2019-2022) TechCare: Assisted Living Technologies (2017-2020) PETABYTE: Privacy-Preserving Big Data for Travelers (2016) As an active LSTS member, he engages in cross-border research networks addressing technology's legal-ethical dimensions through workshops like the 2022 CORE proportionality principle seminar, driving policy-relevant scholarship on human rights in digital societies.

• Data Protection
• Personal Data
• EU Law
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Michal Czerniawski is an unpaid researcher affiliated with the Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) research group at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Brussels, Belgium. His primary focus is on data protection law, with a particular emphasis on the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Czerniawski's research spans data protection, personal data regulation, and the extraterritorial application of EU data protection laws. He investigates critical aspects such as the territorial scope of the GDPR (Article 3), data breach notification obligations, and exemptions for personal and household purposes. His work addresses both theoretical legal frameworks and practical compliance challenges faced by organizations. His recent publications (2016-2017) demonstrate a concentrated effort on clarifying the territorial applicability of the GDPR, especially through the lens of 'use of equipment' and jurisdictional boundaries. Additionally, he has contributed practical commentaries on GDPR implementation, including breach reporting and the household exception, highlighting the regulation's complexities in real-world scenarios. Scientific awards: No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. Regarding academic advising, the available information does not list any PhD or Master's students. Similarly, no research grants are mentioned. Czerniawski is actively involved with the LSTS research group at VUB, which explores the interplay between law, science, technology, and society, with a specialized focus on data protection and privacy in contemporary digital environments.

Paul F. NemitzView profile

Visiting Professor

• European Union Law
• Data Protection
• Artificial Intelligence Governance
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Paul F. Nemitz is a Visiting Professor at the European Legal Studies Department of the College of Europe in Bruges. He also serves as Principal Advisor in the Direktorat-General for Justice and Consumers of the European Commission, where he has led data protection reforms and transatlantic negotiations. Current Role: Visiting Professor, European Legal Studies Department Institutional Affiliations: College of Europe, European Commission Nemitz's research focuses on European Union law , data protection , artificial intelligence governance , and constitutional democracy . His work bridges legal frameworks with technological challenges , emphasizing human-centric AI and digital rights . Recent publications highlight EU digital policy , GDPR compliance , and democratic resilience . Articles span 2017–2020 , covering AI ethics , data governance , and social democratic renewal . Key themes include technological sovereignty , privacy , and EU institutional reform .

• Data Protection Law
• European Union Law
• AI Regulation
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Laura Carola Drechsler serves as a tenure track lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Law and Criminological Sciences, where she is embedded within the Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP) and contributes to the DigiSoc – KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society. Her institutional presence extends to service roles including alternate membership on KU Leuven's Works Council and Prevention and Protection at Work Committee. Her research focuses on European data protection frameworks and technology regulation , with particular expertise in GDPR implementation, AI governance, and biometric data systems. Current projects examine children's privacy rights (ORCHID), fundamental rights in AI contexts, and metadata standards for democratic data governance, reflecting her commitment to translating legal theory into practical policy solutions for digital society challenges. Drechsler's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving regulatory landscapes, including analyses of eIDAS II implementation, GDPR anniversary assessments, and cross-jurisdictional privacy frameworks. Her collaborative approach is evident in multi-institutional projects involving European research networks and policy stakeholders. As an educator, she teaches specialized courses including Data Protection and Data Law (C02C5C), Legal Aspects of Cyber Security (H0Q25A), and European Privacy and Data Protection Law (HNI32A), shaping the next generation of technology law practitioners. Her institutional service includes membership on the Law Faculty Council and Doctoral Committee, demonstrating comprehensive engagement with academic governance.