IPoP Workshop | The future of personal data in the age of AI

This event, led by Michael Van Den Poel, Research Engineer at the EDHEC Augmented Law Institute will bring together experts from diverse backgrounds to discuss the challenges of AI governance and personal data protection in the digital era.

An interdisciplinary approach to AI governance and data protection

"Bridging AI Development and Governance" workshop offers a deep dive into the technological, legal, and societal challenges surrounding artificial intelligence and data protection.

Structured around interdisciplinary expert panels and collaborative working sessions, the event will enable participants to explore key issues and gain a deeper understanding of the interactions between AI and regulation, including:

• The current state of AI technology and its societal impact
• AI compliance with existing legal frameworks
• Upcoming AI regulations in Europe
• The need for legal safeguards in AI governance: perspectives from technology researchers

Key speakers

This workshop will feature renowned specialists in AI governance and law, including:

• Christophe Roquilly – Director of the EDHEC Augmented Law Institute, Professor of Law  and Honorary Dean of Faculty at EDHEC Business School
• Michaël Van den Poel – Research Engineer at EDHEC Business School, member of the EDHEC Augmented Law Institute, PhD Candidate at VUB, and Executive Team Member of the Brussels Privacy Hub
• Gianclaudio Malgieri – Professor at Leiden University
• Margo Bernelin – Researcher at Nantes University,CNRS,  affiliated with the IPoP project
• Antoine Boutet – Assistant Professor at Inria, member of the Privatics Research Group, and IPoP Coordinator

In a closing synthesis session, legal experts will confront their analyses with the concerns raised by scientific and technical communities, fostering a dialogue between law and technology.

Rooted in the interdisciplinary approach that defines the IPoP project, the "Bridging AI Development and Governance" workshop aims to develop strategic and operational recommendations, blending technical expertise and legal frameworks to promote an AI ecosystem that respects fundamental rights and privacy.

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A project addressing the challenges of digital transformation

Launched in 2022 as part of the France 2030 Cybersecurity Research Programme (PEPR), the IPoP (Interdisciplinary Project on Privacy) initiative is led by Inria and brings together key players in European research, including CNRS, INSA, leading universities, and the EDHEC Augmented Law Institute at EDHEC Business School. The CNIL is also a key partner in the project.

This large-scale initiative mobilises over 70 researchers from a dozen institutions to address a shared challenge: anticipating and countering evolving threats to cybersecurity and privacy in a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping technological and ethical paradigms.

Bringing together experts from computer science, social sciences, economics, engineering, and law, the project focuses on regulating data protection in the face of AI advancements. It integrates key regulatory frameworks, such as the GDPR (led by the CNIL) and the AI Act, which came into force in 2024. This multidisciplinary collaboration helps shape European regulatory recommendations tailored to tomorrow’s challenges.

EDHEC’s commitment to human rights-respecting technology

EDHEC Business School is commited to promoting responsible and ethical technology, actively participating in European and French initiatives such as IPOP.

Through the EDHEC Augmented Law Institute, the school conducts cutting-edge research and develops training programmes to create value while ensuring legal security and individual protection in an increasingly digital world.

As EDHEC’s Think & Do Tank on law and transformation, the EDHEC Augmented Law Institute upholds a clear vision: bridging innovation, performance, and human rights protection.

For several years, EDHEC has been a key player in AI regulation and ethics education, offering the Digital Ethics Officer (DEO) certificate for legal and data professionals. It also contributes to the Erasmus+ DEO4PA project, aimed at training European public administration.

These legal, technological, and business ethics initiatives support companies, institutions, and individuals in adopting and integrating AI solutions in a more ethical, regulated, and efficient manner.

Through its involvement in the IPoP project, EDHEC once again affirms its commitment to leveraging technology for progress—in service of both humanity and society.