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Laura Walker-McDonald

Senior Advisor for Digital Technology and Data Protection, International Committee of the Red Cross

As Senior Advisor for Digital Technology and Data Protection at the International Committee of the Red Cross, Laura Walker-McDonald works to understand evolving new technologies and implications for humanitarian aid and the conduct of hostilities. In particular, she focuses on the potential impact on the protection of affected populations and humanitarian organizations, as well as new types of digital risks, such as cyber-security, mis- and disinformation, and hate speech.