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Sara J Bannerman is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Communication Policy and Governance at McMaster University's Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia. Holding a PhD in Communication Studies from Carleton University (2009), she specializes in communications policy, copyright law, and digital governance.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Music, Queen's University (1998)
- MA in Communication Studies, Carleton University (2004)
- PhD in Communication Studies, Carleton University (2009)
Her research spans traditional and digital governance, focusing on:
- International copyright frameworks
- Privacy in networked technologies
- Platform regulation and algorithmic systems
- Cultural funding mechanisms
- Relational sovereignty and data ethics
Recent publications analyze Bill C-27, algorithmic bias in streaming platforms, and WIPO's sustainable development agenda. She actively contributes to policy debates, including appearances before parliamentary committees.
- Scientific Awards:
- Canada Research Chair (2016)
- Governing Board member, International Society for the Theory and History of Intellectual Property
As director of McMaster's Communications Governance Observatory, she explores how digital platforms shape policy and privacy, including critical analyses of data-driven election campaigns and smart city surveillance.
