The Surveillance Studies Network (SSN) is a

non-profit A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

academic association dedicated to the study of surveillance in all its forms. It was founded in 2006 as a charitable company registered in the UK. Its purpose is to support an international, transdisciplinary academic community researching and teaching about surveillance in society. The SSN publishes the journal ''

Surveillance & Society ''Surveillance & Society'' is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on surveillance. It was established in 2002 by David Murakami Wood ( Queen's University at Kingston), Kirstie S. Ball (University of St. Andrews), C ...

'', holds biennial conferences, makes awards, and provides small research grants.

Officers and governance

Current Directors include Azadeh Akbari, Fernanda Bruno, Julia Chan, David Murakami Wood, Bryce Newell, Joshua Reeves, and Gavin Smith. Previous Directors include Rosamunde van Brakel, Kirstie Ball, Stephen Graham, David Lyon, David Murakami Wood, Clive Norris, Emmeline Taylor, Nils Zurawski, Dean Wilson,

Torin Monahan Torin Monahan is an American science and technology studies scholar who has made significant contributions to the study of surveillance, social inequalities, national security, and art-based activism. He is co-Editor-in-Chief of '' Surveillance & ...

, and Pete Fussey.

Membership

Membership is open to any individual interested in the study of surveillance in society.

Publications

The SSN regularly publishes * ''

'': A fully

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academic journal published quarterly (in March, June, September, and December). It offers peer-reviewed research articles, dialogue sections on contemporary issues, interviews, and artistic presentations. *
Blink
': an

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providing summaries of key articles from ''

'', interviews, research notes, and publication tips.

Prizes and grants

The SSN awards a number of prizes and grants including * Outstanding Achievement Award * Book Prize * Arts Prize * Early Career Researcher Award * Small Research Grants

Reports

In 2006, the

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in the United Kingdom contracted with the Surveillance Studies Network to produce “A Report on the Surveillance Society,” which was presented at the 28th International Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners' Conference in London. The report received international media attention and led to several parliamentary investigations into surveillance in the UK. In 2010, SSN updated the report, which was presented to Parliament by the UK Information Commissioner,

Christopher Graham Christopher Sidney Matthew Graham (born 21 September 1950) took over the role of UK Information Commissioner from Richard Thomas on 29 June 2009 and concluded his tenure on 28 June 2016. Prior to this appointment, Graham was Director General of ...

References

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.surveillance-studies.net Sociological organizations 2006 establishments in the United Kingdom Professional associations based in the United Kingdom Academic organisations based in the United Kingdom Organizations established in 2006 Organisations based in London