📍On February 10, 2025, a public seminar was held by the Free University of the Municipality of Chalandri, with a central theme: “Cybercrime, Data Protection and the Legal Framework”.
Among the distinguished speakers were Manolis Sfakianakis, and Stavroula-Antigoni Prili, Supreme Court Attorney, holder of two Master’s Degrees — in Criminal Law (LL.M.) from the University of Athens Law School and in Forensic Psychiatry (M.Sc.) from the University of Athens Medical School.
🔐 Ms. Prili, with extensive expertise in cybercrime law and GDPR compliance, presented key legal insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of digital crime.
🔍 Main Discussion Points
⚖️ Legal Challenges in Cybercrime
The event explored current legal challenges arising from modern forms of cybercrime, focusing on:
- Unauthorized access to information systems (hacking)
- Online fraud and extortion
- Breaches of personal data and GDPR violations
- The admissibility and management of digital evidence
- Rights and responsibilities of victims and suspects under Greek criminal law
💻 Technical Perspectives on Cybersecurity
The seminar also highlighted the technical aspects of cyberattacks, such as:
- Digital forensics and tracking methods
- Prevention techniques against cyber threats
- The evolution of criminal strategies in the digital sphere
This interdisciplinary approach, blending legal analysis with technical insight, provided a holistic overview of the challenges and strategies in combating cybercrime in today’s technology-driven world.
📌 Conclusion
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, effective cooperation between legal professionals and cybersecurity experts is crucial. Events like this seminar are vital in educating both professionals and the public on how to navigate and counter digital threats under the current legal framework.
