Daniel Schwarz

Daniel Schwarz is a Senior Privacy & Technology Strategist at the New York Civil Liberties Union, with a focus on privacy, surveillance, algorithmic accountability, smart cities, and net neutrality. In addition to this role, Daniel serves as a Lecturer at Pratt Institute and previously at Loyola Marymount University and UCLA, teaching various courses related to digital arts and interactive media. As a freelance Creative Technologist, Daniel has developed large-scale interactive media installations and audiovisual shows for notable clients, including the Getty Museum and musicians like OK Go. Daniel's background includes positions as a Creative Coder at Fabrica and an intern at MESO Digital Interiors, complemented by academic qualifications, including a Master of Fine Arts from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science from Stuttgart Media University.