Seán Looney

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Dr Seán Looney

 https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3114-0806

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    Seán Looney is a Lecturer in Criminology. His research interests include the regulation of online terrorist and violent extremist content, and the impact of bulk surveillance on the promotion and protection of human rights. Sean undertook his PhD at Swansea University as a member of CYTREC. He is a member of the VOX-Pol research network and the GIFCT Independent Advisory Committee. He is a former member of the GIFCT Positive Interventions and Strategic Communications Working Group and the GIFCT Legal Frameworks Working Group.

    Research Interests

    • Violent Online Political Extremism
    • Surveillance
    • Online Harms
    • Human Rights
    • Web Infrastructure
    • Regulation of Online Harms

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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