In this episode we explore how the concept of privacy is evolving in the digital age. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we discuss theoretical challenges, global comparisons, and interdisciplinary research shaping the understanding of digital privacy today with the co-founders of CPRN - Comparative Privacy Research Network.

We begin by examining why privacy remains a contested and complex concept, considering its shift from a strictly legal definition to an evolving social expectation. Next, we introduce the Comparative Privacy Research framework, exploring how privacy concerns and behaviors vary dramatically across different cultural, political, and technological contexts.

Our guests reflect on how comparative research can inform better privacy regulations and why privacy literacy alone cannot fully address the structural challenges posed by digital platforms. Finally, we delve into the collaboration and co-authoring process behind privacy research, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the field, the journey from initial ideas to publication, and offering practical advice for emerging scholars.

CPR framework: https://doi.org/10.1080/01972243.2025.2451863
CPRN – Comparative Privacy Research Network : https://comparativeprivacy.org/