The Citizen Lab

The Citizen Lab, as part of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy ecosystem, is internationally recognized for research investigating spyware, disinformation campaigns, and digital threats to civil society. Its interdisciplinary team applies expertise in law, computer science, cybersecurity, political science and the social sciences to analyze and expose sophisticated surveillance and influence operations. Through high-impact research and public reporting, The Citizen Lab strengthens global efforts to protect democracy, human rights and security in the digital ecosystem.