< BACK TO ABOUT Maria Chiara Zaccaria Research Associate and Project Manager Maria Chiara is a Research Associate and Project Manager at the Lisbon Council, focusing on artificial intelligence governance, privacy and cybersecurity. She holds a master’s degree in Regulation from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a bachelor’s degree in Law from the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Maria Chiara is also a certified Data Protection Officer. Passionate about the intersection of society and technology, Maria Chiara volunteers with various civil society organisations focusing on the ethical implications of emerging technologies and their alignment with societal values, particularly in the areas of privacy, surveillance and fundamental rights.