The Information Law Group at the University
of Sussex is pleased to announce its annual PhD and Work in Progress Workshop
on 3 May 2017. The workshop, chaired by Professor
Chris Marsden, will provide doctoral students with an opportunity to discuss
current research and receive feedback from senior scholars in a highly focused,
informal environment. The event will be held in conjunction with the Work in
Progress Workshop on digital intermediary law.
We encourage original contributions
critically approaching current information law and policy issues, with particular
attention on the peculiarities of information law as a field of research. Topics
of interest include:
- - internet intermediary liability
- - net neutrality and media regulation
- - surveillance and data regulation
- - 3D printing
- - the EU General Data Protection Regulation
- - blockchain technology
- - algorithmic/AI/robotic regulation
- - Platform neutrality, ‘fake news’ and ‘anti-extremism’ policy.
How
to apply: Please
send an abstract of 500 words and brief biographical information to Dr Nicolo Zingales by 15
March 2017. Applicants will be informed by 30 March 2017 if selected. Submission of draft papers by selected
applicants is encouraged, but not required.
Logistics: 11am-1pm 3 May in the Moot Room, Freeman Building,University of Sussex.
Afternoon Workshop: all PhD attendees are registered to attend the afternoon workshop 2pm-5.30pm F22 without charge (programme here).
Afternoon Workshop: all PhD attendees are registered to attend the afternoon workshop 2pm-5.30pm F22 without charge (programme here).
Financial Support: Information
Law Group can repay economy class rail fares within the UK. Please inform the organizers
if you need financial assistance.
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