Explore every episode of the podcast DCU Digital Law Perspectives
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| Innovation vs Protection: Health data regulation in Switzerland and Italy | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:12:15 | |
In this episode of DCU Digital Law Perspectives, host Victor Henriquez Diaz interviews Marianna Ryzhova , a data and privacy corporate lawyer, about her research on data privacy considerations in clinical trials within the Italian and Swiss legal frameworks. The discussion covers the impact of GDPR on clinical trials, the importance of data protection, and the challenges of balancing innovation in health technology with compliance to data protection laws. Marianna emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation of legal frameworks to support medical research while safeguarding individual rights. Host: Victor Henriquez DĆaz Guest: Marianna Ryzhovaā Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ā ā ā ā ā penguinmusic ā ā ā ā ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Follow us:
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| Loans 2.0: AI and Bias in Credit Lending | 29 May 2025 | 00:11:02 | |
In this kick-off episode of Season 2, host Victor Henriquez DĆaz sits down with privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Joseph Boyer to explore the legal and ethical challenges of AI-powered credit scoring. From biased algorithms to transparency gaps, they dive into how automated lending systems impact fairness, access, and accountability ā and whether the EUās latest regulations go far enough. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, law, and financial justice. Host: Victor Henriquez DĆaz Guest: Joseph Boyer Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ā ā ā ā penguinmusic ā ā ā ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Follow us:
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| 5 - A transcontinental insight: digital developments in Azerbaijan | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:09:06 | |
In this episode, together with Erasmus Mundus scholar, Lawyer and Azerbaijan native Rafiga Malikova, we discuss the digital regulation developments in Azerbaijan and how the effects of the GDPR continue to ripple across the world. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Rafiga Malikova Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ā ā ā penguinmusic ā ā ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks:
Recorded at: DCU Digital Maker Space, Dublin, Ireland. Follow us:
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| 4 - Algeria's Digital Business Crossroad: To invest or not to trade with the EU. | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:15:30 | |
In this episode, together with AI Engineer & Legal Scholar and native Algerian Hichem Semmar, we discuss the digital regulation context in Algeria and the difficulties the country has had to overcome in order to trade with the EU market. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Hichem Semmar Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ā ā penguinmusic ā ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks:
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| 3 - A tale of two Mexicos | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:15:05 | |
In this episode, together with Lawyer and Mexican Citizen Andrea Marrufo we discuss the digital landscape in Mexico and the challenges that are present in the country and the region for creating uniform and inclusive policies and norms. Notes: This episode was recorded in January 2024 and since then there has been a new president election in Mexico in June 2024. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Andrea Marrufo Aranda Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ā penguinmusic ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks:
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| 2 - Fastforward: the UEA Regulation on AI | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:12:52 | |
In this second episode, we discuss the UAE's Digital Legislation landscape, its interesting approach to artificial intelligence and how it has established itself as a leader in the subject.
Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Daniel Whooley Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ā penguinmusic ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks:
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| 1 - Rethinking China's Approch to Privacy | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:15:42 | |
The pilot episode of the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster's podcast. In this episode, we explore current developments in digital legislation and policy in China and question traditional views on the country. Correction notice: Where Mr Arafat Manab said interim report he meant to say interim measures. Host: Felipe Alvarez Vega Guest: Meem Arafat Manab Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Felipe Alvarez Vega. Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: penguinmusic - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda. Special Thanks:
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| The European Health Data Space: a tech or constitutional question? | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:18:39 | |
In this episode ofĀ DCU Digital Law Perspectives, host Victor Enriquez Dias sits down with Anna Fiorentini, a Research Fellow in EU law at the University of Bologna and Adjunct Professor at the University of Padua, to discuss the evolving landscape of European data regulation, with a particular focus on the European Health Data Space (EHDS). In their conversation they talk about how this pioneering regulation is pushing the legal boundaries of the European Union, strategically using internal market and data protection rules to advance public health goals where traditional treaties fall short. The conversation challenges the notion of data regulation as purely technical, revealing the profound constitutional tensions and delicate balance between protecting individual privacy and unlocking data for the collective good,from medical breakthroughs to crisis preparedness. We also explore whether the EHDS is a blueprint for future sector-specific data spaces in energy, mobility, and the environment, or if its approach risks creating a fragmented and overly complex digital landscape. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of EU governance, the evolution of the GDPR, and the real-world stakes of building a data-driven society. Host:Ā Victor Enriquez Dias Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Felipe Alvarez Vega, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Wiykiynyuy Fogue Leslyarode Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega and Wiykiynyuy Fogue Leslyarode Music by: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā penguinmusic ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda Follow us:
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| The Price of AI: A conversation with the AI + Planetary Justice Alliance - Part 2 | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:25:01 | |
In this second part of our special two part episode, we dive deeper with the AI Planetary Justice Alliance to explore their groundbreaking project "Rooted Clouds." Discover how the Alliance is mapping the hidden physical footprint of AI, from massive data centers and their water consumption to the communities affected by this infrastructure. The conversation challenges the myth of "disembodied" and seemless AI and argues for a shift toward small-scale, puruse built and community-driven models. We also discuss how you can join this growing movement for ecological and social justice in tech. A must-listen for anyone interested in the real-world impact of artificial intelligence. Listen to Part 1 first for the full context. Host: Victor Henriquez DĆaz Guests: ā ā ā ā Sara Marcucciā ā , ā ā Lakshmee Vinayak Sharmaā ā and ā ā NicolĆ”s MarĆn Navasā ā Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Felipe Alvarez Vega, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Wiykiynyuy Fogue Leslyarode Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega and Wiykiynyuy Fogue Leslyarode Music by: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā penguinmusic ā ā ā ā ā ā ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda Follow us:
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| Chat Control: The Slippery Slope of Mass Surveillance | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:38:37 | |
[Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about the prosecution and mechanisms to fight child sexual abuse, which may be distressing to some listeners.] In this episode of DCU Digital Law Perspectives, host Victor is joined by special guest Patrick Breyer, a renowned German digital rights activist and former MEP. They delve into the EU's controversial "chat control" proposal, a regulation presented as a tool to protect children but one that threatens to dismantle digital privacy for everyone. Breyer breaks down how the law would force the mass scanning of all our private messages and emails, turning our personal phones into surveillance devices. He explains why this approach is not only ineffective at catching real criminals but also creates severe risks for ordinary citizens, from false accusations to the erosion of free speech and professional secrecy. This is a defining fight for the future of a free and secure internet, and this episode provides a crucial understanding of the high stakes involved. Addendum: The Current Battle Listen to learn what the better alternatives are and how you can make your voice heard. Host: Victor Henriquez DĆaz Guest: Patrick Breyer Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Felipe Alvarez Vega, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Wiykiynyuy Fogue Leslyarode Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā penguinmusic ā ā ā ā ā ā ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda Follow us:
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| The Price of AI: A conversation with the AI + Planetary Justice Alliance - Part 1 | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:24:23 | |
This episode introduces the AI + Planetary Justice Alliance, a global collective examining the full, material lifecycle of large-scale AI systems. They challenge the notion of "seamless" technology by tracing AI's impacts from resource extraction and manufacturing to disposal, emphasising its massive consumption of water. Sara Marcucci, Lakshmee Vinayak Sharma and NicolĆ”s MarĆn Navas illustrate these impacts with concrete examples, such as water shortages in Taiwan from semiconductor production and data centres being built on indigenous lands in Brazil. Using a "planetary justice" lens, the Alliance connects these environmental harms to social and geopolitical injustices, arguing for a holistic approach that considers both human communities and the broader ecosystem. The conversation will continue in Part 2, which will delve into the Alliance's specific projects. Host: Victor Henriquez DĆaz Guests: ā Sara Marcucciā , ā Lakshmee Vinayak Sharmaā and ā NicolĆ”s MarĆn Navasā Produced by: DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster, Felipe Alvarez Vega, Victor Henriquez Diaz, Edoardo Celeste and Wiykiynyuy Fogue Leslyarode Edited by: Felipe Alvarez Vega Music by: ā ā ā ā ā ā penguinmusic ā ā ā ā ā ā - *Better Day* from Pixabay Artwork by: Andrea Marrufo Aranda Follow us:
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