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Yaniv Benhamou is an Associate Professor of Digital Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Geneva. Specializing in data protection, intellectual property, art law, and technology law, he focuses on emerging technologies like AI and Web3, digital commons, and self-regulatory mechanisms. He has conducted research visits at Harvard University, Melbourne Law School, and the Max Planck Institute. Co-founder of the Digital Law Summer School and a WIPO expert on copyright and museum issues, he authored the Report on Copyright Practices and Challenges of Museums. He advises on cybersecurity, chairs the Digital Transformation Office (BTN) at the Rectorate, and co-founded Artists Rights, offering pro bono legal advice. Active in cultural sectors, he collaborates with institutions like the Musée de l'Elysée and Swiss Museums Association (AMS). His work bridges legal frameworks with digital innovation, emphasizing ethical governance and policy.
Research Interests: His research spans AI governance, digital transformation, cultural policy, and data ethics. Key areas include the impact of digital technologies on cultural value chains, collective data governance (open source, data trusts), and legal challenges in AI-generated content. He explores how digital tools reshape intellectual property rights and museum practices, advocating for equitable frameworks in the digital age.
Professional Activities: As Of Counsel in a Geneva law firm and member of CIMBAR (Bar modernization), he advises on legal tech and innovation. He serves on the Steering Committee of the Digital Law Center and the Art Law Center. Awards include the 2008 Artcurial Prize for Controversies: an ethical and legal history of photography.
Advising & Grants: He advises public authorities on cybersecurity and chairs the BTN, driving University-wide digital initiatives. His projects include the Sovereignty Digital Study and Future of Culture reports. Collaborations with EPFL and EPFZ on the Swiss Digital Trust Label promote ethical AI governance. Grants and institutional roles highlight his interdisciplinary approach to digital challenges.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Digital Law Center, CAS Digital Law Finance, and collaborates with the Art Law Center. His work integrates legal research with practical solutions for digital-era challenges, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between law, technology, and culture.
