Volker Lüdemann

Prof. Dr. Volker Lüdemann is a Professor of Business and Competition Law at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, leading the Chair of Business and Competition Law. He is also Director of the Niedersächsisches Datenschutzzentrum (Lower Saxony Data Protection Center) since 2015. His roles include board membership at Städtische Bühnen Osnabrück and chairmanship of the university's Ethics Commission. He holds a law degree from Heidelberg and Osnabrück Universities, with a doctorate focusing on Russian corporate law. His career spans legal roles at Volkswagen Group in Germany and Russia, including executive positions in financial services and syndication law.

Research interests include data protection, automotive industry regulation, competition law, and technology governance. He frequently engages in media discussions about emerging legal challenges in autonomous vehicles, driver data privacy, and regulatory compliance for connected cars. Notable contributions include analyses of the EU Data Act, eCall systems, and ethical implications of automotive data harvesting.

Media contributions highlight his expertise in automotive law, appearing in WDR, ARD, ZDF, and publications like Wirtschaftswoche. His work bridges legal frameworks with technological innovation, addressing corporate liability and public policy in rapidly evolving sectors.