Dr. Ricardo Vasquez Dazarola

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ricardo Andres Vasquez Dazarola is a Visiting Researcher at the Centre for European, Comparative and Constitutional Legal Studies at the University of Copenhagen. He holds an LL.B. in Legal Sciences from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Chile and an Advanced LL.M. in Law and Digital Technologies from Leiden University in the Netherlands. Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Copenhagen, his research examines the emerging regulatory frameworks in EU law that address the role of artificial intelligence in disinformation, particularly during electoral periods. His doctoral project is titled 'Automated Weapons of Mass Persuasion: EU Legal Responses to Artificial Amplification of Disinformation During Elections' and spans from September 2022 to August 2025. In addition to his research, Vasquez Dazarola teaches courses on human rights, democracy, and digital technology, underscoring his commitment to exploring the intersections of law and technology in democratic principles. He previously served as a policy advisor in the Chilean Senate and has taught at Universidad de los Andes, focusing on online content regulation.

Research Interests

Disinformation Regulation EU Law Elections Artificial Intelligence Regulation

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Universidad de los Andes • Chile

Taught the course 'Online Content Regulation' as part of a diploma program on the 'Law and Regulation of New Technologies', focusing on the impact of disinformation on fundamental rights and examining diverse regulatory responses in comparative law.

External Policy Advisor

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Senate Republic of Chile • Chile

Provided research support on online platforms and AI regulation, developing legal proposals for Chile's digital technology landscape.

Collaborator

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Fundacion P!ensa • Chile

Contributed to the writing of articles regarding disinformation and potential legislation, focusing on stakeholder roles in the ecosystem.

Senior Associate

2012-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Arias, Gompertz Abogados • Chile

Provided legal support to national and international companies across various sectors, including retail, technology, and telecommunications.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.