O.J. (Oskar Josef) Gstrein, Dr

Associate Professor 'Human Dignity in the Digital Age'; Programme Director BSc Data Science and Society; Member 'Alliance for Digital Autonomy'he/him

Campus Fryslân

Telephone:

+31 6 3198 2388

E-mail:

o.j.gstrein rug.nl

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Mag. Dr. Oskar Josef Gstrein, LL.M. (he/him) is Associate Professor at the interdisciplinary Faculty Campus Fryslân. He is also Programme Director of the BSc Data Science & Society , Scholar on 'Data Autonomy' at the Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology and AI, and Member of the University of Groningen Alliance for Digital Autonomy (ADA).

His overall research theme is 'Human Dignity in the Digital Age'. In his research he explores the transitions from (e.g. legal/ethical/policy) principles to concrete legal or governance frameworks in the areas of artificial intelligence and digital autonomy. His research also covers the topics data protection, value-based digital infrastructure, and security related research.

Oskar joined the University of Groningen to work with the first UN Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy on aspects related to internet governance. His teaching is inspired by a contemporary interpretation of the Humboldtian model of higher education.

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