Elise Lassus
Elise Lassus works as a project officer in the Justice, Digital and Migration Unit of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Her areas of expertise with respect to the FRA’s work include: privacy and data protection legal frameworks, as well as research and analysis on topics linked to information society and new technologies. Notably, she has worked on projects related to National intelligence authorities and surveillance in the EU: Fundamental rights safeguards and remedies, a Guide on preventing unlawful profiling, or the Handbook on European Data Protection Law – edition 2018. She is currently coordinating research on the implementation of the GDPR by national supervisory authorities, on anti-racism in policing, and on a Handbook on fundamental rights and cybercrime. Prior to joining FRA, she worked at the European Commission within DG EMPL (on policies related to the fight against discrimination) and DG SANCO (on policies related to consumers’ protection, notably medical devices and cosmetics’ legislation). She studied foreign languages and civilizations, and holds masters degrees in human rights, European studies, and political science, with a focus on religions and societies.
Sessions in which Elise Lassus participates
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
As cases regarding restrictions on freedom of expression seem to intensify, the question of democracy and exposure to opposing opinions rises to the forefront. Attendees at this session will hear perspectives from representatives of fundamental rights agencies and Council of Europe as well as officials from the US Department of Justice and UN Human Rights Council. The panel will provide a full picture of how we can address restrictions on freedom...
The panel of this session will investigate the growing debate around social media platforms placing, or not placing, restrictions on what can be posted online. Attendees will gain an insight into how these restrictions impact both individual users of the platforms and wider society through the perspectives of individual creatives and stakeholders. Key questions
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) stands as a foundational document that seeks to protect both our dignity and freedoms. But how does Article 30, which sets boundaries on rights, interact with the rights we hold dear in the digital age? In this session, the panel will present the complex relationship between freedom of expression, data protection, and the human rights framework, with a focus on Article 30 of the UDHR and the Eleano...
Friday 16 May, 2025
As law enforcement agencies engage in more complex and sophisticated cross-border data exchanges, the role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) serving in law enforcement has never been more critical. With evolving technologies, increased international cooperation, and stricter regulatory requirements, DPOs must navigate the fine line between effective policing and data protection compliance, not just within their own jurisdictions, but beyond nati...