Jonathan Obar

Jonathan Obar is Associate Professor in Communication & Media Studies at York University and Research Fellow with the Quello Center at Michigan State University. His work examines digital policy impacts on civil liberties and public discourse, with emphasis on privacy, network neutrality, and advocacy.

Research investigates:

• Big data privacy transparency issues
• Social media policy consent mechanisms
• Algorithmic literacy challenges
• Digital activism strategies
• Telecommunications policy frameworks

Publications critically analyze consent processes in digital services and advocate for regulatory approaches protecting vulnerable populations. Collaborations include Wikimedia Foundation and Open Society Foundations projects.