Dr Hellen Mukiri-Smith
Lecturer in Law
Areas of expertise
Regulation of artificial intelligence; data privacy and data protection; governmental (algorithmic) surveillance; the regulation of Fintech, biometric digital identity systems and social media platforms; and human rights and social justice approaches to regulating data and technology.
Profile
Dr Mukiri-Smith has extensive experience conducting research and advising on the governance and regulation of data, AI and emerging digital technologies from a political economy, human rights and social justice perspective. Over the years, she has been interviewed by the European Data Protection Supervisor on data protection and algorithmic decision makings systems and has worked on projects that influence policy for organisations such as Amnesty International and the Government of The Bahamas.
Dr Mukiri-Smith has delivered talks and workshops on AI and emerging digital technologies at non-academic venues, such as the International Development Law Organisation and her work has been featured in media outlets such as Computer Weekly, the Global Investigative Journalism Network, and Politiken.
Interview booking
Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Dr Hellen Mukiri-Smith.