Kristina Irion

Dr. Kristina Irion is a prominent legal scholar and academic leader specializing in digital and data law at the University of Amsterdam’s Amsterdam Law School. As Head of Studies for Law at PPLE and Director of the Academic Excellence Track (AcET), she focuses on integrating interdisciplinary approaches to legal education and research. Her career spans academia, policy advising, and regulatory practice in areas like EU data governance, digital trade, and media regulation.

Dr. Irion holds a LL.M. in IT & Telecommunications Law and a Dr. iuris from Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg. She has held fellowships with the European Commission, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, and Berlin’s Data Protection Authority. Her research emphasizes evolving legal frameworks around artificial intelligence, privacy, and the interplay between trade law and digital rights.

Her work frequently addresses global challenges such as data sovereignty, algorithmic accountability, and the governance of cross-border data flows. She advises major institutions including the European Commission, OECD, and Council of Europe on digital policy. Dr. Irion teaches courses on technology governance and co-leads the Advanced Master in Technology Governance program.

Her publications (15 most recent shown) explore topics ranging from AI regulation under EU trade frameworks to privacy implications in digital trade agreements. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive policy contributions reflect her leadership in shaping digital legal landscapes.