Dr. Vincent Gautrais

Biography

Vincent Gautrais is a full professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Montreal, where he specializes in technology and law. He has previously taught in the common law section at the University of Ottawa. He holds multiple law degrees, including a Licence and Master’s from the University of Rennes 1 in France, as well as an LL.M. and an LL.B. from the University of Montreal. His doctoral thesis, published in 2002, is titled 'Le contrat électronique international.' Gautrais is a lawyer and is a member of the Quebec Bar. He has published extensively, with notable works including 'La preuve technologique,' 'Neutralité technologique: rédaction et interprétation des lois face aux technologies,' and 'Circulation des renseignements personnels et web 2.0.' These contributions reflect his expertise in the areas of e-commerce law, electronic contracts, and intellectual property. Alongside his academic roles, he leads various research projects focusing on the intersection of law and technology, including cybersecurity and consumer protection in digital contexts. He is actively involved in supervising doctoral dissertations and has contributed to significant literature in his field.

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