Agostino Ghiglia

Member of the Board of the Italian Data Protection Authority, Italian Data Protection Authority

Expert in Data Protection, Digital Governance, and Technological Innovation. Journalist and former Member of Parliament of the Italian Republic and Regional Councilor and Assessor of Piedmont. With a degree in Law and a master's degree in Health Law, Agostino Ghiglia is currently a member of the Board of the Italian Data Protection Authority. He has a passion and expertise in the areas of digital transformation, technological regulation, and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the protection of fundamental rights in the information age, starting with the protection of minors online and digital civic education.
In parallel with his institutional roles, he has held senior positions in various companies operating in the fields of professional training, business consulting, digital innovation, cybersecurity, environment, and energy. He is a member of the Scientific Committee of the Information Law portal and Advisor for Legislative Relations at the Italy-USA Foundation. Author of essays and articles on privacy, artificial intelligence, and digital ethics, he has published, among others: Digital Civic Education. Essential Primer (2023), ABC of Digitopoli (2024 with Massimo Missiroli) and edited the book: Data Protection. 25 years as a compass for the future (2022).
He participates in national and international conferences on cybersecurity, data governance, and technology regulation, actively contributing to the debate on the challenges, opportunities, responsibilities, and awareness that arise from the adoption of emerging technologies.
His contributions and analyses are published in national and specialized newspapers, helping to raise awareness on data protection and digital security issues.
 
“Every day we leave digital traces, often without realizing it. But the data we generate is not just numbers: it is our identity, a reflection of our choices, the fuel of the digital economy. Learning to protect this legacy means defending our freedom and our very humanity in the hyper-connected world of today and tomorrow.”