Kevin Macnish
University of Leeds
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Biography
Kevin Macnish, PhD is a Teaching Fellow and Consultant at the University of Leeds. A former employee of GCHQ, Kevin Macnish has a background in surveillance work and researches how and when this can be ethically justified. Kevin has published several articles on this subject, including in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and has written for trade journals for Private Investigators. Kevin's interests are also in the ethics of security and of automated systems such as unmanned aerial systems ("drones").
Industry Expertise
Education/Learning
Non-Profit/Charitable
Defense
Areas of Expertise
Ethical Surveillance
Privacy Concerns
Education
University of Leeds
MA
Philosophy
2009
University of Leeds
BA
Philosophy
1995
University of East Anglia
MA
International Relations
1996
Southern Evangelical Seminary
MA
Theology
2004
University of Leeds
PhD
Philosophy
2013
PhD in the ethics of surveillance.
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Affiliations
- University of Leeds
Links
Event Appearances
“Always There: The Ethics of Using Online Social Networks for Business and Pleasure”
Professional Ethics Network University of Leeds
2012-06-13
“If you’ve done nothing wrong you have nothing to hide” Ethical Issues in Computing: Privacy and Surveillance
Privacy and Confidentiality: Exploring the ethical issues arising for the Professions Chartered Institute of Insurance
2012-05-02
Sample Talks
“If you’ve done nothing wrong you have nothing to hide” Ethical Issues in Computing: Privacy and Surveillance
An overview of developments in surveillance and their ethical implications
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
Fees
$0 to $1000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
