prof. dr. O.J. (Oskar Josef) Gstrein

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

In his research he explores the transitions from (e.g. legal/ethical/policy) principles to concrete legal or governance frameworks in the areas of digital autonomy and artificial intelligence. 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.