Privacy

One of Jaap-Henk Hoepman’s areas of research is privacy by design: the development of systems that are initially built around data protection. Hoepman also looks at the ways in which the privacy of online identities can be better protected.

In his research, Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius focuses on the intersection of new technologies and fundamental rights, such as privacy and non-discrimination rights. He is affiliated with the iHub, Radboud's interdisciplinary research hub on digitalization and society.

Pietro Ortolani explores the intersection between conflict resolution and technology. Conflict resolution institutions such as courts and arbitral organisations are being transformed by technological developments. How does the use of digital tools affect the role of the lawyer?

Marlies van Eck researches the legal aspects of using technology. She explores how the government uses computers in automated decision-making and what this means with respect to the legal protection of citizens.

Pieter Wolters researches privacy and cybersecurity within private law. Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organisations have assumed the important responsibility of correctly processing and protecting personal data.

Leon Trapman is a lawyer who specialises in the freedom of speech, the protection of journalists, privacy and the protection of personal data. His research especially focuses on the microtargeting techniques (personalised advertising on social media) that are used by political parties.

Djoerd Hiemstra researches federated search systems, which offer an alternative to the existing search engines’ monopolisation of the internet. Combining data from many independent, autonomous search engines, may possibly provide us with better, specialised search results.