Duncan Campbell

Duncan Campbell is an Honorary Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Sussex's School of Law, Politics and Sociology, Department of Law. He is a renowned computer forensic expert witness, investigative journalist, privacy rights campaigner, and LGBTQ+ activist. His work bridges law, technology, and civil liberties, with a focus on Criminally Dedicated Secure Communications Systems (CDSC) like EncroChat.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Physics, Oxford University
• Doctor of the University (D.Univ), honoris causa, University of Sussex

Campbell specializes in forensic analysis of digital evidence, surveillance systems, and legal-technical intersections. His career spans over four decades, including advising on GCHQ, ECHELON, and EncroChat investigations, and contributing to international anti-tobacco smuggling investigations.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)

He is a member of the Sussex Centre for Law and Technology (SCLT), has lectured at Bournemouth University, and previously consulted for the European Parliament and the Open University. Campbell co-founded Stonewall in 1988 and has testified before multiple international parliamentary committees.