Nicola Fabiano

Nicola Fabiano is a distinguished legal professional, AI ethicist, and researcher, recognized for his expertise at the intersection of law, technology, and data governance. He serves as a Lawyer and AI Ethicist & Researcher with United for Smart Sustainable Cities, contributing to the development of ethical frameworks for urban technological integration. Concurrently, he is a Professor at the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, and an Adjunct Professor, further solidifying his academic contributions to the field.^[2]

His professional background includes founding Studio Legale Fabiano in 1994, where he specializes in civil law and advises on privacy, cybersecurity, and new technology laws.^[4] Notably, Fabiano previously held the position of President of the San Marino Data Protection Authority.^[3] He is also recognized as a Privacy by Design Ambassador, a designation from the Information & Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, acknowledging his thought leadership in privacy protection.^[4]

Fabiano's research focuses on the ethical implications of emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain. He is the author of the forthcoming book, "Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks and Privacy: Striking a Balance between Innovation, Knowledge, and Ethics in the Digital Age," scheduled for publication in July 2025.^[5] His extensive publication record, available on platforms like ResearchGate and Google Scholar, includes numerous articles addressing AI Act implications, data protection, and the ethical considerations of large language models.^[2]

A key contribution to the field is his creation of the Data Protection and Privacy Relationships Model (DAPPREMO), a framework based on high mathematics and set theory designed to guide data protection and privacy activities.^[3] Fabiano holds certifications as a DPO and Privacy Assessor, Security Manager (ICT), and is a Certified Auditor (FHCA) on the EU AI Act, underscoring his practical expertise in regulatory compliance and ethical AI implementation.^[3]