How to Understand Data Privacy and AI Regulation

Target Audience

Students who as part of their projects collect personal data and/or work with AI. No previous experience required.

Workshop topic

This workshop provides a concise overview of the key legal and societal considerations surrounding data privacy and artificial intelligence (AI) for startups and entrepreneurs. We'll cover essential regulations like GDPR and the Swiss Data Protection Act as well as the applicability of the AI Act to companies based in Switzerland. We highlight practical dos and don'ts for handling personal data and developing AI-driven products responsibly and legally. Participants will gain a basic understanding of compliance requirements and best practices to avoid costly mistakes and build trustworthy AI solutions.

Key elements of the workshop

We start off with a presentation from the speakers covering an overview of the legal and societal considerations of data privacy and AI for startups and entrepreneurs followed by some practical examples, a discussion and a Q&A session to give you the opportunity to ask questions.

About the speaker

Dr. Rehana Harasgama

*Dr. Rehana Harasgama is a leading expert in data, technology and information law. She advises clients on complex data protection and cybersecurity questions including the design of data governance and compliance frameworks, major cross-border disclosures, privacy-by-design in emerging technologies and new business models. Recognised as a Legal 500 Rising Star / Leading Lawyer and by Leaders League for data privacy (2023-2025), she combines legal precision with practical insight.* She is co-founder of the Swiss Association for AI Law and serves on the advisory board of the Swiss IT Women Lawyers Association. During her Ph.D. at HSG, she was a visiting researcher at Harvard Law School’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society.

Rehana Harasgama

rehana.harasgama@kellerhals-carrard.ch

Registration

This is an event for ETH students and can host 20 participants. The amount of particpants is limited to give you personalized support. Please register only if you are sure you can come on the day and time indicated. If something happens and you cannot come, cancel your registration as soon as possible. Please do not cancel last minute!