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Rethinking Digital Vulnerability: Raphaël Gellert’s Ecological Approach to Contract Law

Rethinking Digital Vulnerability: Raphaël Gellert’s Ecological Approach to Contract Law In his latest blog post, Raphaël Gellert, Assistant Professor in Private Law and ICT at Radboud University, delves into the concept of digital vulnerability, a notion widely accepted in the realms of data protection, e-commerce, product liability, and cybersecurity. Writing for the workshop on Social …

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The Future of Consumer Forensics: Machine Learning to Combat Online Vulnerabilities

The Future of Consumer Forensics: Machine Learning to Combat Online Vulnerabilities In a compelling editorial, Jerry Spanakis, Assistant Professor in Machine Learning at Maastricht University’s Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering, explores how machine learning can transform the enforcement of online regulations. The piece, titled “Machine Learning for Consumer Forensics (or We Need to …

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Exploring the Role of AI in Consumer Law Adjudication: Insights from André Janssen and Tom J. Vennmanns

News from the LAB News from the LAB News from the LAB News from the LAB News from the LAB Exploring the Role of AI in Consumer Law Adjudication André Janssen, Chair Professor of Private Law and member of the Digital Legal Lab, has co-authored a compelling chapter with Tom J. Vennmanns titled “Decision-Making by …

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Exploring Digital Vulnerability in EU Law: A New Perspective by Michelle Liu

New Article New Article New Article New Article New Article New Article New Article Exploring Digital Vulnerability in EU Law Michelle Liu, a PhD candidate at the Radboud Business Law Institute, has published her latest article, titled Digital Vulnerability: Rethinking Power Imbalances in the Digital Age in the European Review of Private Law (ERPL). In her article, …

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Unveiling the Gaps: Why the EU AI Act Isn’t Enough for the Electricity Sector​

New Article New Article New Article New Article New Article New Article New Article Unveiling the Gaps: Why the EU AI Act Isn’t Enough for the Electricity Sector The European Union is at the crossroads of two monumental transitions: the digital revolution and the shift towards green energy. As part of this transformation, artificial intelligence …

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Transforming Digital Governance: Pietro Ortolani & Lorenzo Gardoni on the Future of Dispute Resolution under the DSA

Transforming Digital Governance: Pietro Ortolani & Lorenzo Gardoni on Appeals Centre Europe and the Future of Dispute Resolution under the DSA On October 8, 2024, the Irish Digital Services Coordinator, Coimisiún na Meán, marked a pivotal moment in digital governance by certifying Appeals Centre Europe (ACE) as an out-of-court dispute settlement body under Article 21 …

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Revolutionizing Legal Research: the Launch of the Lawnotation Platform

Revolutionizing Legal Research: The Launch of the Lawnotation Platform Gijs van Dijck, member of the Digital Legal Lab and Professor of Private Law at Maastricht University, has announced the release of an innovative software platform, Lawnotation. Developed in collaboration with the Maastricht Law & Tech Lab and the Brightlands Institute for Smart Society (BISS), the …

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Rethinking Judicial Profiling: Embedding Contestability Beyond Procedural Rights – A New Article by Ljubiša Metikoš

Rethinking Judicial Profiling: Embedding Contestability Beyond Procedural Rights In a thought-provoking new article, Explaining and Contesting Judicial Profiling Systems, Beyond a Procedural Right to an Explanation, Ljubiša Metikoš dives deep into how courts utilize profiling systems and the need for litigants to have the ability to contest such practices. The crux of the argument is …

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A Deep Dive into Privacy Concerns in the Generative AI Data Lifecycle: New Article by Mindy Duffourc, Konrad Kollnig and Sara Gerke

A Deep Dive into Privacy Concerns in the Generative AI Data Lifecycle: New Article by Mindy Duffourc, Konrad Kollnig and Sara Gerke In a newly published article titled Privacy of Personal Data in the Generative AI Data Lifecycle, researchers Mindy Duffourc and Konrad Kollnig from the Maastricht Law and Tech Lab, along with Professor Sara …

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Exploring the Future of Data Governance: The IViR & TILT City Data Governance Conference

Exploring the Future of Data Governance: The IViR & TILT City Data Governance Conference Data governance is at the forefront of transforming cities and local governance across Europe. As ‘Smart Cities’ emerge and data-sharing infrastructures expand across sectors such as mobility, healthcare, agriculture, and energy, the role of local actors in shaping data access and …

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Redefining Workplace Surveillance: A New Paper by Hadassa Noorda and Jeevan Hariharan on Privacy and Individual Liberty

Redefining Workplace Surveillance: A New Paper by Hadassa Noorda and Jeevan Hariharan on Privacy and Individual Liberty Hadassa Noorda, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Amsterdam and a member of the Digital Legal Lab, has a research focus on the philosophy of criminal law. She has previously held postdoctoral positions at renowned …

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“Immaterial Damages in Collective Actions Under the GDPR: Back to the Core” – A New Paper Co-authored by Anna Van Duin

Collective Actions and GDPR: Exploring Effective Remedies in Civil Justice Anna van Duin, a researcher and lecturer specializing in civil procedure at the University of Amsterdam and a member of the Digital Legal Lab, has recently published a thought-provoking article in the Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Burgerlijk Recht (NTBR). Known for her expertise in access to …

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Revolutionizing Real-Time Translation: “Fixed and Adaptive Simultaneous Machine Translation Strategies Using Adapters” – A New Paper by Gerasimos Spanakis, Yusuf Can Semerci, Johannes (Jan) C. Scholtes

Revolutionizing Real-Time Translation: ”Fixed and Adaptive Simultaneous Machine Translation Strategies Using Adapters” – A New Paper by Gerasimos Spanakis, Yusuf Can Semerci and Johannes (Jan) C. Scholtes In an era where global communication happens at lightning speed, the need for efficient and accurate translation has never been more critical. This is especially true in real-time …

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Exploring the Contestation of Algorithms Social Media: A New Research Article by Ljubiša Metikoš, Natali Helberger, and Claes de Vreese

Exploring the Contestation of Algorithms in Social Media: A New Research Article by Ljubiša Metikoš, Natali Helberger, and Claes de Vreese In the ever-evolving landscape of digital technology and artificial intelligence, understanding the social and legal ramifications of these advancements is crucial. Natali Helberger, a distinguished Professor of Law and Digital Technology, dedicates her research …

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CALL FOR PAPERS: DIGITAL LEGAL TALKS 2024

Call for Papers: Digital Legal Talks 2024 1 JULy 2024 The Digital Legal Lab is excited to announce that the fifth edition of its annual conference, Digital Legal Talks, will be held on 28 and 29 November in Utrecht! This year’s conference will be fully in-person, promising vibrant discussions and networking opportunities. We invite researchers …

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