Jurisdictional challenges of GDPR in space: data protection and cross-border transfers in Starlink’s satellite network
Goetsch, Marco Andrea (A.A. 2024/2025) Jurisdictional challenges of GDPR in space: data protection and cross-border transfers in Starlink’s satellite network. Tesi di Laurea in Data protection law, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Filiberto Brozzetti, pp. 95. [Master's Degree Thesis]
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Abstract/Index
Literature review. Data protection & telecommunications. GDPR scope & satellite internet. Key research gaps. Starlink vs. ISPs: a legal and technical distinction. How traditional ISPs operate and their GDPR obligations. How Starlink’s infrastructure and data flow differ. Jurisdictional challenges unique to Starlink. GDPR compliance in satellite internet. GDPR’s applicability. Data processing & user rights. Security & cross-border transfers. Risks & enforcement challenges. Data localization & jurisdiction. Regulatory arbitrage. User risks & compliance barriers. Policy recommendations. Reforming article 5: embedding infrastructure-based accountability. Mandating routing transparency: a precondition for enforcement. Data embassies as a jurisdictional fallback in infrastructure enforcement.
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Bibliografia: pp. 92-94.
| Thesis Type: | Master's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in Digital Innovation and Sustainability (LM/SC – GIUR) |
| Chair: | Data protection law |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Brozzetti, Filiberto |
| Thesis Co-Supervisor: | Di Porto, Fabiana |
| Academic Year: | 2024/2025 |
| Session: | Summer |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Oct 2025 09:00 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Oct 2025 09:00 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/43496 |
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