The Challenges of Personal Data Processing in Developing AI-Driven Tools for Judicial Proceedings in the EU: The Example of CREA2

Authors

  • Lana K. Gotvan Faculty of law, University of Ljubljana
  • Katarina Zajc Faculty of law, University of Ljubljana
  • Daša Tičar Faculty of law, University of Ljubljana

Abstract

This article examines the challenges of processing personal data in the development of tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) for judicial proceedings in the European Union (EU), as encountered during the CREA2 project. The article underscores the importance of access to judicial decisions as essential inputs for such tools, while also addressing concerns related to the processing of personal data contained within these inputs. Following the introduction, Section 2 provides a brief overview of the relevant EU data protection regulatory framework, with a focus on key provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Section 3 further explores the GDPR by examining the concepts of data anonymisation and pseudonymisation, particularly in the context of privacy protection. Section 4 analyses the intersection of data protection and AI, highlighting the specific challenges encountered during the data collection phase of the CREA2 project. Finally, Section 5 discusses future developments and Section 6 summarises the key issues discussed and presents concluding remarks.

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Published

30.09.2025

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): EJLT

Section

Special Section

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