LSTS
Welcome to the website of the interdisciplinary Research Group on Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), focusing upon the articulations of law, science, technology, ethics and society.
LSTS researcher recent publication in European Law Blog
LSTS researcher Michaël Van den Poel has recently seen his blogpost on the recent C-21/23 Lindenapotheke judgement published by European Law Blog. Titled, 'Case C-21/23 Lindenapotheke – Competitors can enforce GDPR-based unfair commercial practices, and a broadening concept of health and sensi...LSTS Visit to the Communa sites in Forest (Brussels)
On the 5th November, Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) visited the Communa sites in Forest to learn about the community projects ongoing in Brussels in empty buildings.LSTS Researchers Awarded EDPS Support for Independent Research Projects 2024
Research from the Law, Science, Technology and Society (LSTS) research group has been selected for European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) as part of the 2024 Independent Research Projects initiative.Dataunion & LSTS researchers presenting at the Data Life Conference
LSTS & Dataunion researchers will be presenting on Wednesday 6th November at the Data Life conference in Copenhagen.LSTS at the Privacy Law Scholars Conference in Amsterdam
The Privacy Law Scholars Conference, Europe is taking place in Amsterdam on the 24th/ 25th October, and LSTS is significantly contributing to its programme.
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LSTS Doctoral Seminar with visiting scholar Eric Repetto on how Big Tech companies perform (or challenge) state sovereignty during state-company interactions
On 21 November 2024, 12:30h - 13:30h CET, LSTS visiting scholar Eric Repetto (PhD Candidate at the Center for International Studies (CERI) in Sciences Po Paris) will present his work-in-progress, entitled ‘Sovereign bullies?
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d.pia.lab Talk with Dr Felix Bieker titled 'FROM THE GDPR TO THE AI ACT: MITIGATING RISKS IN EU DATA LAW'
The Brussels Laboratory for Data Protection & Privacy Impact Assessments, (d.pia.lab) is pleased to announce the third seminar in a series called "Non-objective risk to a right".
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LSTS Talk with Prof. Alexandre Veronese on Data Protection Cultures and the DPAs’ Role in Latin America
On 26 November 2024, 12:30h - 13:30h CET, Prof.