Benjamin Goold

Benjamin Goold is a Professor at the Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. His research focuses on privacy rights, surveillance technologies, and international border governance, particularly the Canada-US border. He holds degrees including B.Ec./LL.B. from the University of Tasmania, B.C.L. from Oxford, and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. His work critiques the balance between security measures and civil liberties, with notable projects funded by SSHRC examining the 2011 Beyond the Border Agreement's impact on cross-border rights.

Education:

• B.Ec./LL.B., University of Tasmania
• B.C.L., University of Oxford
• D.Phil., University of Oxford

Research Interests: Dr. Goold explores how surveillance technologies, policing practices, and border policies intersect with human rights. Key themes include the ethical implications of public area surveillance, the governance of transnational borders, and the legal frameworks regulating security measures. His work bridges criminology, law, and sociology to address contemporary challenges in security and rights.

Grants and Collaborations: He leads a SSHRC-funded project analyzing the Canada-US border's legislative changes post-2011, collaborating with Professors Efrat Arbel and Catherine Dauvergne at Allard School of Law. His research often involves interdisciplinary teams and field studies on covert policing and surveillance practices.

Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative networks focused on security governance, privacy rights, and policing ethics, with ongoing projects involving international scholars and policymakers.