Danny Mekić

Danny Mekić is a Researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology and an External PhD Candidate at Leiden University, jointly supervised by Prof. Jan Smits and Prof. Gerrit-Jan Zwenne. His research focuses on human dignity, privacy rights, data protection, and digital technologies, with a particular emphasis on their societal implications.

Education: Holds degrees including LLM, MSc, MA, and MBA. His PhD research examines intersections of law, technology, and fundamental rights under EU frameworks.

Key Research Interests: Explores General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), digital privacy challenges, legal accountability in AI, and ethical implications of emerging technologies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice and innovation.

Publications: Recent articles critique AI surveillance in retail, e-bike policy efficacy, and data retention practices. His work bridges legal theory and practical governance, emphasizing rights-based approaches.

Awards: Won the Felipe Rodriquez Award for legal victories against platforms like X, highlighting transparency and user rights. Media engagements include debates on privacy-invasive corporate practices.

Collaborations: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at TU/e and Leiden, focusing on law, ethics, and technology. Public advocacy includes op-eds on privacy erosion in public and private sectors.