The DCU Law & Tech Research Cluster investigates the interplay between law and digital technology in Ireland and beyond.
Research
The digital revolution is rapidly changing contemporary society and profoundly affecting our legal system, both at the national and transnational levels. Our research projects investigate how rights and norms can help shape a trustworthy and human-centric digital environment.
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Education
DCU is a pioneer in the field of law and technology education. Take a moment to browse through our teaching offer in law, data protection, AI ethics and digital rights.
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MDPPLC PrivacyEngine Scholarship
Applications are open for the MDPPLC PrivacyEngine Scholarship – deadline 5th June 2023 The Masters in Data Protection and Privacy: Law and…
Interdisciplinary PhD Scholarships on the Theme of AI & Society
Have you recently completed or are about to complete a masters degree focusing on digitalisation and/or environmental issues? Are you interested…
PhD Scholarship in “Harmonised Semantic Model of EU AI and Data Protection Regulations”
Vacancy: PhD Scholarship in “Harmonised Semantic Model of EU AI and Data Protection Regulations” Location: Dublin City University Closing Date: Mar…
The Law and Tech Blog
The EU Digital Services Act – The EU Commission designates its first set of VLOPS
On April 25th 2023, the European Commission designated its first set of Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines which will…
Ireland, the Dwyer Case, and the 2022 Data Retention Bill – Where do we go from here?
Ireland has been at the centre of the debate surrounding data retention since its infancy in EU law. As technology continues…
Germany says no to predictive policing – the rule of law challenges posed by algorithms
Technologically-Powered State Functions? As technology becomes further integrated with the law, so does it with public administrative and state bodies. While…
