Elena Abrusci

Elena Abrusci is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Brunel University London, specializing in the intersection of digital technologies and legal frameworks. Her work focuses on automated decision-making (ADM) regulation, emphasizing the strengthening of procedural mechanisms in existing laws related to data protection, non-discrimination, and human rights.

• Research Areas:
  • Legal implications of AI and ADM
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Human rights in digital contexts
  • Non-discrimination law

The October 2023 publication highlights her argument against creating new ad hoc human rights for ADM, instead advocating for improved enforcement of current legal systems. Her analysis critiques overreliance on novelty in governance, stressing the need to modernize procedural capacities across established frameworks.