You are warmly invited to the next LSTS Doctoral Seminar, featuring Jacopo Piemonte, LSTS Researcher and member of the Cyber and Data Security Lab (CDSL).
Jacopo will present his work on “Neurotechnologies Beyond Medicine: Understanding the EU Legal Framework”.
Neurotechnologies are increasingly moving beyond medical settings into everyday applications, including gaming, emotion recognition, wellness, and cognitive enhancement. While these developments offer new opportunities, they also raise important legal and regulatory challenges, particularly concerning the protection of neural data and fundamental rights.
The presentation will provide an introduction to non-medical neurotechnologies and explore how the European Union addresses these emerging challenges. Particular attention will be given to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), highlighting their main safeguards, limitations, and possible areas for improvement.
Practical information
- Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Time: 12:00-13:00 CET
- Location: Room C4.05, VUB, and online via Microsoft Teams (please write to Anastasia.karagianni@vub.be to join online)
We look forward to welcoming you!