Rob Hanson is a senior research consultant at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency. Hanson is a transdisciplinary researcher who works at the intersection of emerging technology and their policy implications. He has a professional background in technology, security, risk management, and strategic foresight. Hanson’s current research focus includes data privacy, consumer data, and trust. As a PhD candidate, his thesis is titled “Fables for future technology.”