Dr. Elisabeth Steindl is a distinguished legal scholar from the University of Vienna with a rich academic background in law and the humanities. Her research primarily focuses on technology regulation, data protection, and privacy, with a special emphasis on the regulation of emerging technologies, particularly AI and AI-driven disruptive innovations. Her specific focus on neurotechnology and emotion AI has led her to delve into the regulation of digital technologies for mental health between the priorities of regulation and innovation.
Her research adopts a global comparative perspective, examining cross-jurisdictional issues to address the legal and ethical challenges posed by e-mental health applications. Dr. Steindl’s pioneering scholarship in this area is gaining international recognition. Key publications relevant to e-mental health include:
- Steindl, E. (2023). Safeguarding privacy and efficacy in e-mental health: Policy options in the EU and Australia. International Data Privacy Law, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.1093/idpl/ipad009
- Steindl, E. (2024). Consumer neuro devices within EU product safety law: Are we prepared for big tech ante portas? Computer Law and Security Review, 52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clsr.2024.105945
Dr. Steindl is an active member of the Competency Group Public Mental Health within the Austrian Society for Public Health (ÖGPH) and the IEEE IC Program on Ethical Assurance of Data-Driven Technologies for Mental Healthcare.
