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Excellence in competition law: Mark Musselman receives the James H. Bocking Memorial Award

A recent graduate of the LL.M. in Law and Technology, Mark Musselman has been awarded the James H. Bocking Memorial Award by Canadian Bar Association’s Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section for his exceptional scholarly paper on Canadian competition law.
A recent graduate of the LL.M. in Law and Technology, Mark Musselman has been awarded the James H. Bocking Memorial Award by Canadian Bar Association’s Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section for his exceptional scholarly paper on Canadian competition law.

September 30, 2024
Agelebe, Dennis Oghenerobor
Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
Students
Innovation and Knowledge Governance
Appointments

Welcoming Dennis Oghenerobor Agelebe as Queen Elizabeth Scholar with Open AIR

With the support the Queen Elizabeth Scholars Advanced Scholars West Africa Africa (QES-AS-WA) program, Dr. Dennis Oghenerobor Agelebe is joining the Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) at University of Ottawa’s Centre for Law, Technology to explore the complex legal and regulatory frameworks that govern the green energy transition and digital innovation within the Economic Community of We...
With the support the Queen Elizabeth Scholars Advanced Scholars West Africa Africa (QES-AS-WA) program, Dr. Dennis Oghenerobor Agelebe is joining the Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) at University of Ottawa’s Centre for Law, Technology to explore the complex legal and regulatory framework...

September 25, 2024
campus
Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
Data, Privacy and Security
Policy contributions

CIPPIC contributes to the Privacy Commissioner’s consultation on age assurance technologies

The Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) at the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa has contributed to the exploratory consultation led by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on the implementation of age assurance technologies in Canada.
The Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) at the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa has contributed to the exploratory consultation led by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on the implementation of age assurance technologi...

September 18, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence
Technology-facilitated violence and abuse
Blog

The governance of AI-generated pornography: from deepfakes to synthetic animation

Deepfake pornography can be harmful and abusive. Yet, not all synthetic visual sex media fall into the same category. Policymakers need to navigate complex nuances to avoid unfairly chilling online speech and targeting adult content creators.
Deepfake pornography can be harmful and abusive. Yet, not all synthetic visual sex media fall into the same category. Policymakers need to navigate complex nuances to avoid unfairly chilling online speech and targeting adult content creators.

September 18, 2024
Gabriela Bolaños Vainstein
Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
Students
Awards and recognition

Welcoming Gabriela Bolaños Vainstein as Ian R. Kerr Fellow

An emerging scholar on data portability from Peru, Gabriela Bolaños Vainstein has been awarded the 2024-2025 Ian R. Kerr Fellowship for the LL.M. in Law and Technology by the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa.
An emerging scholar on data portability from Peru, Gabriela Bolaños Vainstein has been awarded the 2024-2025 Ian R. Kerr Fellowship for the LL.M. in Law and Technology by the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa.

September 9, 2024
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
Surveillance

Azadeh Akbari awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Global Fellowship on authoritarian smart cities

An Assistant Professor in Public Administration and Digital Transformation at the University of Twente, Dr. Azadeh Akbari will join the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Global Fellow on authoritarian smart cities.
An Assistant Professor in Public Administration and Digital Transformation at the University of Twente, Dr. Azadeh Akbari will join the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Global Fellow on authoritarian smart cities.

September 4, 2024
Dubois
Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
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Faculty of Arts
Research and innovation

Elizabeth Dubois elected to the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars

Dr. Elizabeth Dubois, a Faculty member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society and the University Chair in Politics, Communication and Technology at the University of Ottawa, has been elected to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada, adding her to the list of Canada’s most impactful new scholars.
Dr. Elizabeth Dubois, a Faculty member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society and the University Chair in Politics, Communication and Technology at the University of Ottawa, has been elected to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada, adding her to t...

September 3, 2024
de Beer
Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
Awards and recognition
Research and innovation

Jeremy de Beer elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Professor Jeremy de Beer, a Faculty member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society and a Full Professor in Faculty of Law, Common Law Section at the University of Ottawa, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, distinguishing him as one of Canada’s most valued and impactful scholars.
Professor Jeremy de Beer, a Faculty member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society and a Full Professor in Faculty of Law, Common Law Section at the University of Ottawa, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, distinguishing him as one of Canada’s most valued and impactfu...

September 3, 2024
Dubois
Awards and recognition
Knowledge mobilization

Elections integrity: Elizabeth Dubois receives the university’s Knowledge Mobilization Excellence Award

From examining the impact of technology and media on election integrity to driving significant societal change, Dr. Elizabeth Dubois’ innovative knowledge mobilization practices truly stand out and are celebrated this year by the Knowledge Mobilization Excellence Award for Early Career Researchers of the Office of the Vice President, Research and Innovation at the University of Ottawa.
From examining the impact of technology and media on election integrity to driving significant societal change, Dr. Elizabeth Dubois’ innovative knowledge mobilization practices truly stand out and are celebrated this year by the Knowledge Mobilization Excellence Award for Early Career Researchers o...

August 30, 2024
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
Awards and recognition
Students

Kate Winiarz receives the 2024 CLTS Impact Award

Law student Kate Winiarz is this year's recipient of the Impact Award of the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
Law student Kate Winiarz is this year's recipient of the Impact Award of the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.

August 28, 2024