In the field of cybersecurity, Brussels has been in a regulatory rush, particularly over the last decade. The result is a huge sprawling jungle of regulatory instruments interacting in complex, confusing and sometimes disjointed ways. Many of these instruments also have considerable influence beyond Europe. This talk will elucidate the catalysts, trends and obstacles shaping this development. It will also seek to distil lessons for non-European jurisdictions in terms of how cybersecurity regulation may be sensibly tackled.

Kriti Mahajan has always been interested in travelling and finding ways to improve global communities. This led her to The Australian National University (ANU), where she is currently in the final year of her Bachelor of Law (Hons) and Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) flexible double-degree. 

From data privacy to accountability of algorithms, there are a myriad of new challenges posed by the rapid reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data.