Myrianthi Panagiotou

Myrianthi Panagiotou serves as an ICT Law Researcher at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus, leveraging her legal expertise in technology regulation. She holds an LLB (2018) and an LLM in Criminal Justice and Human Rights Law (2021) from the University of Cyprus.

Education:

• LLB, University of Cyprus, 2018
• LLM in Criminal Justice and Human Rights Law, University of Cyprus, 2021

Research Interests: Her work centers on ICT Law with specialized focus on Data Protection Law (including GDPR compliance frameworks) and Anti-Money Laundering regulations, informed by foundational expertise in Criminal Justice and Human Rights Law. This interdisciplinary approach addresses legal challenges in emerging technologies through comparative analysis of regulatory systems.

Professional Background: Prior to her research role, she practiced as a qualified advocate with experience as a junior lawyer, compliance officer in a CIF company, and risk advisory specialist at a Big Four firm where she authored gap assessment reports and delivered regulatory guidance on GDPR and AML implementation.

Research Affiliation: She contributes to the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, a University of Cyprus hub for interdisciplinary technology research, specifically advancing legal frameworks for information and communication systems through evidence-based policy analysis.