Christopher Kuner

Christopher Kuner is a Consultant Lecturer at the Department of Law, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). He specializes in data protection, EU law, and international data transfers, with extensive research activity in GDPR compliance, cross-border data flows, and privacy regulation.

• Active in EU data protection policy since 2015
• Collaborates with institutions like the European University Institute (EUI) and Chuo University
• Focuses on reconciling EU data protection with international trade law

His research connects data protection to artificial intelligence, privacy, and fundamental rights. Recent work includes critical analysis of GDPR's territorial scope and data transfer mechanisms.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Consumer Supporter Medal (Japan, 2015)
• Appointment to Multistakeholder expert group for GDPR application (2017)