PhD Research Seminar on: “Applying the Legitimate Interests Basis to Web-Scraped AI Training”
The application of the “legitimate interests” basis under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR in the context of training AI systems remains the subject of ongoing academic and regulatory debate. Particularly complex issues arise when it comes to mass web scraping of data for the training of the AI systems: can the three-part legitimate interests test be applied to such web scraping and ensure the proper protection of personal data?
How to achieve a fair balance between the interests of technology developers, the needs of innovation, and the fundamental rights of data subjects – a balance that would allow developers of generative AI to adhere to the principles of personal data protection while maintaining the technological viability of their projects?
We invite you to join our PhD Research Seminar on: “Applying the Legitimate Interests Basis to Web-Scraped AI Training”
13 March 2026 (Friday)
10:30 Kyiv time (EET, UTC+2)
Language: English
Format: Online
Speaker: Dmytro Derkach, PhD student of the Department of General Theory of Law and Public Law of National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Faculty of Law.
Moderator: Dr Daria Bohatchuk, Academic Supervisor, PhD in Law, Senior Lecturer of the Department of General Theory of Law and Public Law of Kyiv-Mohyla Faculty of Law.
Special guest: Prof. Shaira Thobani, Associate Professor at the Università degli Studi di Torino.
Programme:
10:30 – 10:35 Opening remarks by the moderator
10:35 – 10:55 Presentation by the PhD student
10:55 – 11:15 Q&A and general discussion
11:15 – 11:30 Concluding remarks by the academic supervisor, the PhD student, and participants
We look forward to your interest and participation!
