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Lisa Felton is a Visiting Policy Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), University of Oxford, and Head of External Affairs Strategy and Global Policy Programmes at Vodafone Group. With over 20 years of experience as a lawyer and in policy work, both within Vodafone and in private practice, she brings significant expertise to digital policy discussions.
Her academic and professional affiliations include:
- Visiting Policy Fellow, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford (November 2019 - present)
- Head of External Affairs Strategy and Global Policy Programmes at Vodafone Group
- Chair of the GSMA Mobile Commerce Operator Expert Group
Her educational background includes an MA from Oxford University in Law and a Masters in International Law of Human Rights, which informs her approach to digital regulation and policy development.
Lisa Felton's research focuses on critical areas of digital policy including:
- AI regulation and governance
- Data protection and consumer regulation
- Online safety frameworks and legislation
- Digital policy development and implementation
Her recent scholarly work has examined systemic approaches to platform regulation, particularly analyzing the UK Online Safety Act and Bill. Rather than focusing narrowly on content moderation, her research advocates for regulating online services as systems that shape user interactions, emphasizing the importance of design, moderation, and governance decisions. This perspective recognizes that risks online often stem from platform business models and design choices, not just from specific pieces of content.
Professionally, Lisa Felton leads public policy strategy and engagement with policymakers across Vodafone's global footprint. She also serves as the Chair of the GSMA Mobile Commerce Operator Expert Group, influencing mobile commerce standards internationally. Her dual perspective from both industry and academic research provides valuable insights into the practical implementation of digital regulations, particularly regarding the balance between child safety online and freedom of expression.
