Syed Mohammad Haroon

Software Freedom Law Center, India
Volunteer Legal Counsel

Mr. Syed Mohammad Haroon is a legal researcher and public interest lawyer working at the intersection of technology, constitutional rights, and public policy. He currently serves as Volunteer Legal Counsel at the Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in), where he is involved in strategic litigation, legal research, and advocacy on digital rights. His work focuses on issues such as internet shutdowns, online surveillance, platform regulation, data protection, and the rights of vulnerable groups in digital spaces.

Mr. Haroon has been actively engaged in regional and global internet governance processes. He has contributed to and supported session proposals at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF), and the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) held in Lusaka, Zambia. Through his work, he collaborates with civil society organizations and policy networks across the Asia-Pacific region to promote rights-respecting digital policy frameworks and safeguard fundamental freedoms online.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Jamia Millia Islamia and is particularly interested in the implications of emerging technologies on civil liberties, including artificial intelligence, biometric identification systems, and digital public infrastructure. His approach is grounded in the constitutional values of privacy, equality, and freedom of expression.