Centre for Digital Governance

Student working paper series

This series offers our students the opportunity to present their academic work. 

Student working paper

Merger intervention rates in the EU

MPP candidate Brianna Rock examines changes in EU policy surrounding digital mergers, and how they have paved the way for the dominance of Big Tech companies.
Student working paper

Digital addiction by design: How to regulate persuasive design by Very Large Online Platforms in Europe

This paper explores the issue of digital addiction in Europe and explores options regulators may take in order to tackle the growing problem.
Student working paper

Pegasus spyware in Europe

The use of spyware against journalists and politicians has been well documented in the EU, but what measures are being taken to prevent recurring abuse of the intrusive software?
Student working paper

The spread of hacked materials on Twitter: A threat to democracy?

Hack-and-leak events present a challenge to modern democracies and Twitter’s response to the Macron Leaks highlight the shortcomings of self-regulation by social media companies.
Student working paper

Harmful content on Twitter during COVID-19

An “infodemic" of misinformation has led to consequences and reactions from policy makers and businesses alike.
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Political misinformation in the UK

How to regulate political advertising and campaigning, especially regarding the risk of misinformation in social media, to provide a safe online space and upholding free speech?
Student working paper

Taiwan & COVID-19

Preventing a beacon of digital governance from turning into a privacy nightmare.