O.J. (Oskar Josef) Gstrein, Dr

Mag. Dr. Oskar Josef Gstrein, LL.M. is Associate Professor at the Department of Governance and Innovation of the interdisciplinary Faculty Campus Fryslân. He is also Programme Director of the BSc Data Science & Society and Theme Coordinator 'Data Autonomy' at the Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology and AI.

Oskar joined the University of Groningen to work with the first UN Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy on aspects related to privacy, internet governance, surveillance and cybersecurity. His overall research theme is 'Human Dignity in the Digital Age'. In his research he explores the transitions from abstract principles (e.g. human rights/ethical principles) to concrete legal or governance frameworks. His teaching is inspired by a contemporary interpretation of the Humboldtian model of higher education.