Daniel Thorp
I’m a fourth-year Software Engineering student at the University of Ottawa.
I’m drawn to the intersection of technology, law, and public policy, especially where better systems can produce better outcomes.
This site brings together what I’m building, what I’m writing, and what I’m working on right now.
Current areas of focus
- Data privacy, artificial intelligence regulation, competition law, and digital policy.
- Writing, research, and public-interest advocacy.
- Leadership and governance through uODPA and OpenMedia.
- Seeking opportunities in software engineering, DevOps, and digital policy.
- Building technical depth through my software engineering degree and personal projects.
Recent writing
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At the Supreme Court for Facebook, Inc. v. Privacy Commissioner of Canada
What this case reveals about the limits of consent in privacy law
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Effective Accelerationism Has Joined the Culture War
Trump's Executive Order to Block States from Regulating Artificial Intelligence
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Canada's AI Strategy Should be Focused on Responsible Innovation
An Open Letter to the Minister of AI from the uOttawa Legal Hackers Club
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Do You Really Own Your Phone?
How Google’s latest power grab threatens Canada’s digital freedom