Personal profile
Research interests
My research interests encompass data security, data protection, personal privacy, data protection regulation, and policy development.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Cyber Security, Cardiff Metropolitan University
MA, Security, Intelligence and Diplomacy, University of Buckingham
BA, International Relations, University of Colombo
External positions
Ambassador CyberFirst, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
STEM Ambassador
Early Careers Liaison Officer, BCS South Wales Branch
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Assessing the Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Detecting Misinformation and Disinformation
Tomlinson, M., Pinney, J. & Bentotahewa, V., 1 Jan 2025, Data Protection: The Wake of AI and Machine Learning. Springer Nature, p. 81-101 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Death Becomes Data
Rawindaran, N. & Bentotahewa, V., 1 Jan 2025, Data Protection: The Wake of AI and Machine Learning. Springer Nature, p. 29-45 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Optimization of cyber security through the implementation of AI technologies
Nawaf, L. & Bentotahewa, V., 6 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Intelligent Systems. 34, 1, 20240226.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Profiling and Privacy: The Role of Data Privacy in Emerging Technologies
Bentotahewa, V., Pinney, J. & Tomlinson, M., 1 Jan 2025, Data Protection: The Wake of AI and Machine Learning. Springer Nature, p. 63-79 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Understanding the Complex Interplay of Social Media Privacy: Understanding Oversharing and Recommending Future Research
Tomlinson, M., Carroll, F., Sengar, S. & Bentotahewa, V., 4 Sept 2025, AI Applications in Cyber Security and Privacy of Communication Networks - Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Cyber Security, Privacy in Communication Networks, ICCS 2024. Hewage, C. E. R., Zafar, M. H. & Kesswani, N. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 125-135 11 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1453 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review