Sibylle Gierschmann

Prof. Dr. Sibylle Gierschmann is an Honorary Professor of Media Law at the Universität der Bundeswehr München, where she teaches media law in the BA/MA Management and Media program. Her role focuses on the legal implications of media convergence, data protection, and digital regulatory frameworks. She can be contacted via email (sybille.gierschmann@unibw.de) or phone, with consultations available by appointment.

Her research explores critical intersections of law and digital media, with emphasis on:

• Media Convergence Law: Constitutional foundations, personality rights, and copyright in evolving media landscapes
• Data Governance: GDPR implementation, data protection in advertising, and breach notification protocols
• Regulatory Compliance: Telecommunications law, youth media protection, and e-commerce directives

Her recent publications (2012-2018) predominantly analyze GDPR compliance challenges, German data protection regulations, and competition law in digital markets. Works frequently examine the tension between consumer privacy rights and commercial data usage.