Kian Vesteinsson

Kian is a Research Analyst for Technology and Democracy, and covers sub-Saharan Africa and western Europe for Freedom on the Net, Freedom House’s annual assessment of internet freedom. Before joining Freedom House, Kian was Senior Law and Tech Policy Officer at Human Rights Watch, where he staffed the office of the General Counsel and contributed to research and advocacy on human rights and technology around the world, focusing on surveillance in the United States. Previously, he worked on digital privacy, police technology, and national security surveillance at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Kian holds a B.A. in Politics and Religious Studies from Pomona College.