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He is a founding member of the research group Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Law and Society (DRAILS). He plays a key role in the Digital Economy Committee at AmCham EU, representing the interests of U.S. businesses in Europe. A frequent speaker and author on AI, cybersecurity and privacy law, he lectures at UCLouvain and at the Catholic University of Lille (Paris campus). 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A data transfer tool we developed was used for assessing and documenting the steps undertaken to authorize the data transfers to take place on the basis of standard contractual clauses. * Contributed (in a personal capacity) to the INTERLINK consortium, a Horizon 2020 project, aiming at developing a new collaborative governance model between administrations and private partners, including citizens. INTERLINK will provide a set of digital building blocks, called “Interlinkers”, with the view to implement the defined governance model and standardize the basic functionalities needed to enable private actors to cooperate in the delivery of a service. * Assisted a global insurance brokers group of companies in ensuring their readiness for uninterrupted personal data flows at the end of the Brexit transition period, taking into account the upcoming revision of standard contractual clauses and the post-Schrems II situation. * Assisted a client in developing a line of defense and arguments to challenge the request from a non-EEA-based enforcement to access the personal data of some of its EU-based customers, while preserving a good level of cooperation and constructive dialogue. * Counselled an international financial service institution in assessing roles of parties under GDPR and consequent compliance steps (including applicable contractual settings) in relation to the development of an e-wallet API. The representation included a determination of the likely GDPR nexus arising from the specifics of the EMV SRC “Click to Pay” standards. * Represented ILGA Europe on a pro bono basis in the privacy and cybersecurity aspects of the Hub, a resource-sharing tool for LGBTI activists in Europe and Central Asia. * Represented a major insurance group in its integration of EU operations from a cybersecurity and data privacy point of view. * Assisted a regulated institution in the management, follow-up and remediation of a data breach. The representation includes dealing with the cross-border regulatory context. * Counselled a chemical manufacturer in the privacy aspects of the deployment of a whistleblowing hotline solution. * Advised, on a pro bono basis, the Red Cross EU Office, the European Council on Refugees and Exiles, Medair and the International Lesbian, Gay, Trans \u0026amp; Intersex Association in the review of their data mapping, legal basis for processing, privacy notices and privacy policies, and in their vendor remediation exercise. * Represented clients in the cybersecurity and data privacy aspects of due diligence, SPA negotiation and integration. * Counselled a Chinese financial institution in relation to the technical standards, organizational measures and incident reporting under the PSD2 and the interplay with GDPR and national laws implementing the NIS Directive. * Assisted US B2B marketing companies, email service providers, payment services providers and an actor in the entertainment industry in assessing the impact of GDPR on their operations. * Represented a hospitality client in the management of a high-profile data breach of its booking platform. * Counselled an international financial service institution in designing and implementing a cloud-based SaaS monitoring tool aiming to protect the integrity of its systems and networks. * Advised the United Nations regarding international legal issues related to e-evidence and processing of personal data for law enforcement purposes. * Represented an Italian brand of shoes and clothing in its GDPR readiness exercise and in navigating the changes of the CCTV legislation post-GDPR in multiple countries. * Assisted a global company providing payment solutions for an e-commerce app in assessing its role (data controller/data processor) and related requirements under GDPR. * Advised clients in a number of industries, such as financial, marketing and insurance, in the drafting and negotiation of Art. 28 GDPR data processing agreements, representing both controllers and processors. * Represented a leading supplier of automotive parts in dealing with the data privacy aspects of its global HR management and operations. 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