Eleni Kosta

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Eleni Kosta is a leading scholar in the field of privacy and data protection law, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology, identity management, and fundamental rights. Her research critically examines how emerging technologies—such as smart environments, digital identity systems, and surveillance infrastructures—challenge existing legal frameworks and individual autonomy. Kosta’s most-cited work, "Privacy and Identity Management. The Smart Revolution" (2018), explores the transformative impact of ubiquitous computing on privacy, offering a nuanced analysis of how the "smart revolution" reshapes identity and control over personal data. This contribution has been instrumental in framing contemporary debates around the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its application to dynamic, data-driven ecosystems. With over 6 citations for this key paper, her scholarship is widely referenced by legal scholars, policymakers, and technologists seeking to balance innovation with privacy rights. Kosta’s work is notable for bridging legal theory with practical governance challenges, making her a vital voice in the ongoing discourse on digital rights and the ethical design of smart technologies.