Information Governance and Security

The big data generated by digital interactions between people, organisations, and artefacts is transforming the way that we live, work and think—posing numerous challenges to information governance and regulation, including of the Internet itself. We are exploring and analysing these challenges, working out how they may be overcome through new governance rules, processes, and institutions.

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Study casts doubt on whether internet filters in the home protect teenagers online

Report Assesses Routes By Which Children Access Online Pornography

Understanding consumer behaviour key to tackling illegal wildlife trade

Multi-billion dollar trade in illegal and unsustainable wildlife products must be controlled to ensure species survival.

Video Playlist: Technology and Regulation

Talks from the course Technology and Regulation, exploring the interplay between social and technological shaping of the Internet, and associated policy implications.

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We offer both full-time and part-time courses including an MSc in Social Science of the Internet and a DPhil in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences.

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