Itxaso Domínguez de Olazábal, PhD, is an expert in data protection and privacy, with a particular emphasis on commercial surveillance and the involvement of security forces in content moderation. Her work critically examines the intersection of technology, surveillance, and civil liberties. She has previously worked with 7amleh, an organisation committed to defending Palestinian digital rights, where she contributed to advancing digital freedoms in a challenging geopolitical context. Her diverse professional experience includes roles within the European Parliament and the EU Delegation to Egypt, where she engaged with policy-making and diplomatic efforts at both regional and international levels. In addition to her work at EDRi, Dr Domínguez de Olazábal is a professor of international relations and geopolitics. She regularly collaborates with think tanks and academic institutions, focusing on global politics through a critical and interdisciplinary lens. Her research spans key issues such as tech colonialism, racial capitalism and the evolving dynamics of securitisation.
Sessions in which Itxaso Domínguez participates
Monday 12 May, 2025
Discussions surrounding the interplay of AI and Data Protection Laws will reveal how academics and practitioners from around the world manage the intersectionality of these laws. How do data protection laws and emerging AI intersect, and how do they complement each other? If you’re a privacy professional, legal expert, AI developer, or policymaker, this is your must-attend session, as it will feature professionals from Google, EDRI, DG Justice, a...
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
With evolving regulations and shifting privacy frameworks, how can businesses and privacy professionals navigate the global advancements of cross-border data transfers? This insightful session will explore the latest developments on a global scale, in addition to the latest trends and practical strategies for ensuring compliance. The panel includes high-level professionals from DG Justice, Information Commissioner’s Office, European Digital Right...
Thursday 15 May, 2025
This session will take a deep dive into the evolving process of assessing AI’s impact on fundamental rights, transitioning from traditional Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) to the Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRAIA). The speakers will explore how to practically apply these assessments in AI development and deployment, ensuring that privacy and human rights remain at the forefront.