Claudine Tinsman

Claudine Tinsman is a Researcher at the University of Sheffield's School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. Her work focuses on the societal impacts of digital technologies, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and mental health implications of social media use. She explores issues such as decentralized social media governance, digital distraction interventions, and pandemic-era online behaviors.

Research Interests include Digital Media Studies, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Law. Her studies analyze how technology shapes user behavior, regulatory frameworks like GDPR, and the psychological effects of social media consumption. Recent projects address challenges faced by decentralized platforms like Mastodon, student empowerment in managing digital distractions, and trauma linked to pandemic-era news consumption.

Publications span topics from mobile app tracking post-GDPR to critical infrastructure cybersecurity. She contributes to interdisciplinary conversations about technology's role in modern society, emphasizing ethical and psychological dimensions.