Citizen Lab
The Citizen Lab was founded in 2001 by Ron Deibert, an award-winning professor of political science at the University of Toronto. His vision was to create a university-based research lab that draws on interdisciplinary expertise to investigate wrongdoing in the digital realm. Today, the Citizen Lab remains steadfast in its mission to provide counterintelligence to civil society and advance the field of digital accountability research.
Basic Information
- Category: organization
- Website: https://citizenlab.ca
Documented Facts
- Founded: 2001 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Citizen Lab — Official Site (official)
- Citizen Lab on instagram (social)
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- Data status: Enriched
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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The Citizen Lab was founded in 2001 by Ron Deibert, an award-winning professor of political science at the University of Toronto. His vision was to create a university-based research lab that draws on interdisciplinary expertise to investigate wrongdoing in the digital realm. Today, the Citizen Lab remains steadfast in its mission to provide counterintelligence to civil society and advance the field of digital accountability research.
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