David Banisar

David has worked in the field of information policy for over 25 years specializing in access to information, freedom of expression, whistleblowing, and privacy. He leads ARTICLE 19’s work globally on promoting the right to information including advocacy at the United Nations on sustainable development, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. David previously was a research fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Deputy Director of Privacy International, and Policy Director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center in Washington, DC. He has also served as an advisor and consultant to numerous organizations, including the Council of Europe, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the UN Development Programme, and Consumers International. He has a Juris Doctor in law and public policy from The Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC.