Mark Leiser

Mark Leiser is an Assistant Professor at Leiden Law School (Leiden University), specializing in technology law and digital governance. He holds a PhD (2018) and LLB (2010) from the University of Strathclyde. Prior roles include Lecturer at the University of Leicester (2017-2018) and Teacher at the London School of Economics (2015-2019).

His research focuses on regulatory challenges posed by digital technologies, including computational propaganda, online manipulation, state surveillance, and platform governance. Key themes include:

• Evaluation of legal frameworks addressing fake news and misinformation
• Analysis of data processing by law enforcement agencies
• Study of net neutrality principles and zero-rating practices

His publications explore intersections between international law, technology, and democratic systems. Current projects address EU regulatory approaches to digital propaganda and consumer choice implications of internet service practices.