Marcus Smith is a professor at Charles Sturt University where he researches and teaches technology regulation. He has a PhD from the Australian National University and a master's degree from the University of Cambridge. He has written five books across many areas, including social media, blockchain, biometrics, metadata, genomics, biometrics, artificial intelligence, data protection and cybersecurity. He has delivered presentations around the world on this subject, including in China, India, Europe, the United States, United Kingdom and Australia; and has consulted to public and private organisations.