Malgorzata Agnieszka Cyndecka is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen (UiB) , where she specializes in EU/EEA state aid law and data protection/GDPR. She is affiliated with SLATE (Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology) and serves as a member of the Norwegian Data Protection Board. Since 2019, she has been Associate Editor of the European State Aid Law Quarterly . She also holds an Associate Professor II position at the University of Oslo and contributes to interdisciplinary research on AI, privacy, and education. University: University of Bergen School: Faculty of Law Academic Rank: Professor Email: malgorzata.cyndecka@uib.no Affiliations: SLATE, Norwegian Data Protection Board, Council of Europe Expert Group on AI and Education Her research centers on EU/EEA state aid rules —particularly their application in tax, energy, and education sectors—and data protection law , with a focus on GDPR compliance in AI-driven educational technologies. She has led and contributed to major projects such as the Norwegian Data Protection Authority’s Sandbox for Responsible AI (AVT project), where she provided legal guidance on processing student data, and UiB’s DIGI courses, where she co-developed DIGI113 on Privacy and GDPR. Her work bridges legal theory with practical policy, influencing national and international frameworks on digital rights and public aid. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on the evolution of state aid jurisprudence , especially the Market Economy Operator Principle (MEOP), burden of proof in aid cases, and sustainability in public support. Concurrently, her interdisciplinary work explores AI and privacy challenges in education , anonymization of unstructured data under GDPR, and ethical implications of algorithmic decision-making. Her contributions span legal doctrine, policy recommendations, and public commentary. Scientific Awards: European State Aid Law Quarterly PhD Award (2012–2016) for best doctoral dissertation in state aid law Advising and Grants: She supervises master’s students in EU/EEA law, data protection, and GDPR. She has been involved in externally funded projects including the Norwegian Data Protection Authority’s Sandbox for Responsible AI, the ENDO4P project (aimed at personalized endocrinology treatment via EU Horizon funding), and the Clean Up Project (Machine Learning for Anonymisation of Unstructured Personal Data) at the University of Oslo. She has also coordinated collaborations with Media City Bergen for law and technology education. Her teaching includes course leadership in JUS2302, JUS3502, JUS2303, JUS3503, and DIGI113. Labs and Teams: She is a key member of SLATE (Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology) at UiB and participates in multiple research groups including the Research Group for Information and Innovation Law. She contributes to interdisciplinary teams working on digital competence, AI ethics, and data governance in education and health. She is also active in the Academy for Young Researchers (AYF) and leads the EU and EEA Law Issues Committee in the Norwegian branch of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ).
- EU/EEA Law
- State Aid Law
- Data Protection Law
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