Mikołaj Barczentewicz

Mikołaj Barczentewicz, a law professor at the University of Surrey with a PhD from Oxford, shares his insights on the EU's AI Act and its implications for tech companies. He discusses the balancing act between compliance and innovation, highlighting the challenges for smaller firms navigating regulatory landscapes. The conversation also touches on data privacy concerns, particularly around AI model weights and the Hamburg DPA’s stance. Additionally, Barczentewicz examines evolving privacy measures by Google and the complexities of the ePrivacy Directive.

Mikołaj Barczentewicz, a law professor and EU data protection expert, dives deep into the proposed Digital Omnibus package aimed at reforming GDPR. He discusses the motivation behind the reforms and how they could impact small businesses and the EU's AI industry. Mikołaj critiques whether the changes will genuinely alleviate compliance burdens and highlights ongoing political opposition. He also explores the implications of cookie consent changes and the balance between user choice and privacy. Expect insights on the evolving landscape of EU tech regulation!

Law professor Mikołaj Barczentewicz discusses Meta's 'pay-or-okay' model in compliance with GDPR, Norway's ban on targeted advertising, and the European Data Protection Board's guidance on the ePrivacy Directive