About Us
What is Centre for Digital Law?
The term "digital law" reflects the dynamic and transformative impact of digital technology on legal systems worldwide. As digital technologies continue to reshape every facet of human activity—commerce, communication, governance, and beyond—the legal challenges they present grow increasingly complex. The Centre for Digital Law adopts this broad and flexible term to capture the multifaceted interactions between law and the digital realm, recognizing the profound implications for individuals, businesses, and societies.
Our Mission
The Centre’s mission is to bolster Singapore’s position as a leader in digital transformation in Asia and advance a vision of the “smart nation” that is conducive to human flourishing in the next century. Through world-class contributions to life-long education and foundational and translational research, the Centre will help to bring a responsible and informed regional voice to the global discussion of novel technology-driven trends, their impact on society and their governance and regulation.
Our Vision
The Centre’s vision is to become the premier law and technology research centre in Asia, integrating expertise from law, computer science, and digital humanities. The Centre will bolster Singapore’s position as a leader in digital transformation in Asia and advance the vision of a smart nation that fosters human flourishing. Through world-class contributions in foundational and translational research as well as life-long learning, the Centre will influence global discussions on technology’s societal impact, governance, and regulation.
