Jonathan Mayer

Jonathan Mayer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Princeton University. He holds appointments in the Department of Computer Science and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. His research focuses on the intersection of technology and law, with an emphasis on national security, criminal procedure, consumer privacy, network management, and online speech. Mayer has held roles such as Chief Science and Technology Advisor and Chief AI Officer at the U.S. Department of Justice, technology advisor to U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, and Chief Technologist of the Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau. He received a Ph.D. from the Stanford University Department of Computer Science and a J.D. from Stanford Law School.

Jonathan Mayer is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Public Affairs at Princeton University, specializing in Technology + Law and Policy. His research explores the intersection of digital technologies, privacy, and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on online surveillance, data collection, and user rights. Mayer's work includes analyzing dark patterns, web tracking, and the implications of privacy policies. He has conducted extensive studies on the technical and policy aspects of digital privacy, including the surveillance risks of web tracking and the effectiveness of privacy controls. His research also addresses the legal and ethical challenges of cybercrime, government hacking, and content moderation in encrypted communications.