Professor Subhajit Basu is a distinguished expert in Law and Technology, known internationally for his pioneering interdisciplinary research on the societal impacts of digital technologies, with a strong focus on the Global South. His research explores how big data shapes consumer empowerment, privacy and the need for updated legal frameworks in transport, healthcare, education, and social justice. Awarded the Hind Rattan for his contributions to IT Law, he has served as Chair of the British and Irish Law Education Technology Association. He holds a PhD from Liverpool John Moores University. His influential books, Privacy and Healthcare Data (Routledge, 2016) and Global Perspectives on E-Commerce Taxation Law (Ashgate, 2008), address issues of control, consent, and taxation in digital environments. Professor Subhajit Basu has led multiple research projects in the EU, including PASCAL and MODALES, focusing on autonomous transport and emissions reduction, and has served as an advisor on cybercrime, data privacy, and AI ethics across Europe, Africa, and Asia. His other crucial works include Digital Dichotomies: Navigating Non-Consensual Image-Based Harassment and Legal Challenges in India and Regulation of Social Media and Digital Platforms: Ethics and Morality Concerning Data Privacy. Another significant contribution is Balancing Freedom and Safety: Navigating the Challenges of Online Content Regulation under the Online Safety Act 2023 and Big Tech Accountability, where Professor Basu presented as an invited speaker at the Department of Law, University of Mumbai.
A prolific writer and speaker, Professor Subhajit Basu has published in prestigious journals and provided expert commentary for major media outlets. His contributions have been pivotal in policy-making discussions on digital governance, especially in emerging markets. In his advisory role at The Dialogue, he will provide us with expert insights and strategic guidance, with particular attention to platform regulation and gender and tech.
