Johan Lau Munkholm

Johan Lau Munkholm is a Postdoc and Research Fellow at the Department of Culture and Language, University of Southern Denmark. His work bridges Digital Humanities, Media Studies, and Political Science, focusing on Data Privacy, National Security, and Technology Ethics.

His research explores the socio-political implications of digital platforms, privacy policies, and surveillance systems. Key themes include

• GDPR compliance and platform governance
• Cultural hegemony in streaming services like Spotify
• Algorithmic accountability in corporate data practices
• Surveillance studies and geopolitical security

Recent publications span topics such as synthetic data ethics (2025), Spotify's aesthetic dominance (2024), and platform power dynamics (2023). He is also involved in the ALIFE project (2023–2026), which examines AI, biomachines, and climate change.