Gertjan Boulet

Gertjan Boulet is a researcher at the Faculty of Law and Criminology of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium, specializing in data protection, privacy law, and law enforcement cooperation within EU and Belgian contexts. His work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation through extensive engagement with regulatory bodies.

Core research areas include:

• EU Data Protection Regulation (particularly GDPR implications)
• Intersections of criminal and administrative law in privacy enforcement
• Private sector-law enforcement collaboration frameworks
• Cyber security policy development
• Pharmaceutical crime in digital commerce environments

Analysis of Boulet's 2014-2016 publications reveals consistent focus on regulatory tensions between digital innovation and privacy rights, with growing emphasis on fintech compliance and cross-border enforcement challenges. His work demonstrates methodological rigor in comparing administrative versus criminal sanctions for data protection violations.

Boulet actively disseminates research through international conferences including the Fintech Innovation Summit (2016) and specialized seminars for doctoral students. His involvement in the PHAEDRA project highlights practical contributions to improving cooperation between European data protection authorities, while lectures on NSA controversies demonstrate engagement with contemporary surveillance debates.