Curriculum Vitae
Stefan Kulk, LL.M., Ph.D.
Profile
Experienced legal professional with a strong background in AI regulation, data protection and emerging data legislation. Coordinating advisor at the Dutch Data Protection Authority and former Associate Professor. A pragmatic, tech-savvy lawyer, bridge-builder and clear communicator.
Experience
Coordinating Legal Advisor on AI
Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)
- Leading the development of the Dutch DPA's position on AI supervision. Coordinating the DPA's strategy and policy in preparation of the EU AI Act.
- Spearheaded the development of the DPA's AI regulatory sandbox for AI developers.
- Providing guidance and expert advice on the GDPR, the AI Act, and the interpretation of new EU data laws.
- Mentoring junior colleagues in developing legal analyses, practical guidance, and policy work.
- Setting up collaboration with other authorities, building networks and sharing expertise on AI supervision with 20+ EU and national regulators
- Chairing the subgroup on prohibited AI practices within the EU network of Competent Authorities on AI (CA@AI).
- Delivering presentations, moderating panels, and facilitating dialogues in (international) forums, conferences and in-house sessions with companies and law firms.
Associate Professor of Law, Innovation & Technology
Utrecht University
- Co-developed, coordinated and taught the Master's program 'Law and Technology in Europe'.
- Designed and taught courses on GDPR, privacy, and regulation of digital services.
- Led research projects on platform regulation, algorithmic decision-making and fundamental rights and AI.
Assistant Professor
Utrecht University
- Taught courses on privacy, competition law, and European law.
- Nominated for Utrecht University's 'Teaching Talent of the Year' (2017).
- Conducted research on data sharing for diversity and inclusion purposes.
- Presented research at venues such as European Commission's DG Connect, Amsterdam Privacy Conference, Bucerius Law School, National Communication Association (U.S.), International Association for Media and Communication Research.
Researcher, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
Harvard University
- Comparative research on the liability of online intermediaries (EU and U.S.), as part of the doctoral research.
Project Researcher
Delft University of Technology
- Advised utility company Liander on privacy and liability of its open data policies.
Internships
Pels Rijcken (top-tier Dutch law firm) & Institute for Information Law, Amsterdam
Education
Ph.D. in Platform Liability, Regulation and Copyright Law
Utrecht University
Comparative legal focus on EU, U.S., German, and Dutch law. The research examined how platform liability rules affect the creative industries and proposed future-proof regulation for services that distribute music, video, and user-generated content online.
LL.M. in Information Law
University of Amsterdam
Two-year research master program.
Exchange Program
Cardozo Law School, New York
Courses on U.S. law, copyright law and trademark law.
LL.B. & LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law
Leiden University
Teaching & Academic Engagement
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Guest lecturer, Nyenrode Business University — Law & IT: Privacy, digital technologies and compliance.
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Guest lecturer, Leiden University — Executive Program in AI, Law and Ethics.
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Guest lecturer, Erasmus University Rotterdam — Master Law and Technology, in course on AI, democracy and fundamental rights.
- Editorial board member, Dutch Journal for European Law (NtEr).
- Former editorial board member, Dutch Journal for Intellectual Property Law (IER).
- Working group member, Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (2019–2022).
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Guest lecturer, IViR Privacy Law Summer Course (2025).
Languages
Dutch (native), English (fluent), German (working proficiency), Swedish (Duolingo-level)