Call for Papers – Conference – ’Confronting Harmful Digital Communications: Law, Policy, & Practice’

Call for Papers – Conference – ’Confronting Harmful Digital Communications: Law, Policy, & Practice’

We invite submissions for a forthcoming online conference of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates working to address the growing challenges of harmful digital communications.

Conference Focus
This interdisciplinary conference will examine emerging forms of technology-facilitated abuse including but not limited to:
• Intimate image abuse and non-consensual sharing
• Synthetic media misuse and deepfakes
• Online harassment and cyberstalking
• Digital coercive control
• Platform governance and content moderation
• Technological and legal interventions

Submission Topics

We welcome papers addressing:
• Research findings on prevalence, impacts, and patterns
• Legal frameworks and regulatory approaches
• Platform responsibilities and technical interventions
• Support mechanisms for those affected
• Ethical considerations in research and practice
• Intersectional perspectives on digital harms
• Educational and prevention strategies

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: 15 Jul 2025
• Notification of acceptance: 1 Aug 2025
• Conference date: 10 Oct 2025

Submission Guidelines
Abstracts should be 300-500 words in length and clearly state research questions, methodology, findings, and implications.

Conference Format

The conference will be held entirely online, featuring panels of 3-4 speakers.

Contact

Please direct inquiries and submissions to:
Prof. Stuart Hargreaves
Associate Professor, CUHK LAW
stuart.hargreaves@cuhk.edu.hk

Date

15 Jul 2025
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