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Law, Policy and the Internet Book Launch and Expert Panel Discussion

by Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) hosted the 'Law, Policy and the Internet' book launch and expert panel discussion on Thursday, 13 December 2018. This event featured a panel of distinguished experts who explored the intersection of law, policy, and internet technologies.

The panel included Professor Lilian Edwards from Newcastle Law School, Dr Nóra Ní Loideáin, Director of the Information Law and Policy Centre at IALS, Michael Veale, an EPSRC PhD researcher in Responsible Machine Learning at University College London, and Professor Chris Marsden from the University of Sussex. The discussion was chaired by Becky Hogge, Program Officer at the Open Society Foundation.

The event delved into critical topics such as digital governance, data protection, and the ethical implications of emerging internet technologies. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with leading scholars and practitioners, gaining insights into the evolving landscape of internet law and policy.

This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, policymakers, academics, and students interested in the dynamic field of internet law and its broader societal impacts.

Speakers(6)

Becky Hogge

Program Officer at Open Society Foundation

Becky Hogge is a Program Officer at the Open Society Foundation, focusing on issues related to open society and digital rights.

Chris Marsden

Professor of Internet Law at University of Sussex

Chris Marsden is a Professor of Internet Law at the University of Sussex, specializing in Internet law and policy.

Dr Nóra Ní Loideáin

Director and Lecturer in Law at Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Information Law and Policy Centre

Dr Nóra Ní Loideáin is the Director and Lecturer in Law at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Information Law and Policy Centre, focusing on information law and policy.

Dr. Nóra Ní Loideáin

Director and Lecturer in Law at Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Information Law and Policy Centre

Dr. Nóra Ní Loideáin is the Director and Lecturer in Law at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Information Law and Policy Centre. She specializes in information law and policy.

Lilian Edwards

Professor of Law, Innovation and Society at Newcastle Law School

Lilian Edwards is a leading academic in Internet law, specializing in information technology law, e-commerce law, privacy law, and artificial intelligence. She has taught these subjects since 1996 and has been involved with law and AI since 1985.

Michael Veale

EPSRC PhD Researcher in Responsible Machine Learning at University College London

Michael Veale is an EPSRC PhD researcher in Responsible Machine Learning at University College London, focusing on the societal impacts and governance of machine learning technologies.

Event Details

Date
December 13, 2018
Location
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square
Pricing
Free
Audience
Legal professionals, policymakers, academics, and students interested in internet law and policy.

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