The University of Szeged Faculty of Law and Political Sciences proudly highlights the latest accomplishment of Dr. Gizem Gültekin-Várkonyi, Senior Lecturer at the International and Regional Studies Institute. Her Q1-ranked article, “Navigating Data Governance Risks: Facial Recognition in Law Enforcement under EU Legislation,” was recently published in the prestigious open-access journal Internet Policy Review.

In her article, Dr. Gültekin-Várkonyi offers an in-depth analysis of the legal and data privacy risks associated with the use of facial recognition technologies in law enforcement in the context of EU legislation. Her article contributes significantly to the ongoing discussion about data protection and the regulation of emerging technologies.