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Impact Factor:
4.7
Publisher:
Elsevier
ISSN:
0267-3649
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Call For Papers

Computer Law & Security Review (CLSR) is an academic journal published by Elsevier. (ISSN 0267-3649, impact factor 4.7, CCF C).

Aims & Scope The Computer Law and Security Review (CLSR) is an international journal of technology law and practice providing a major platform for publication of high quality research, policy and legal analysis within the field of IT law and computer security. It has been published six times a year since 1985 under its founding Editor, Emeritus Professor Steve Saxby, who retired in 2018 after handing editorship over to Professor Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon. It is the leading journal of its kind in Europe and provides a robust peer reviewed medium and policy forum for dissemination of knowledge and discussion, supported by powerful Editorial and Professional Boards. CLSR is accessible to a wide range of academics, researchers, research institutes, companies, libraries and governmental and non-governmental organisations in both the public and private sectors as well as professionals in the legal, IT and related business sectors in more than 100 countries. It is available on ScienceDirect, the world's foremost provider of electronic scientific information to more than 16 million subscribers. CLSR authors come from leading academics, international specialists, legal professionals and early career researchers from many of the most renowned research centres and universities in the world. Contributors are also located in the major international law firms, specializing in technology law, who provide essential comment and analysis built upon widespread experience of applying IT law in practice. CLSR further welcomes policy analysis from legal specialists, the judiciary, professional and business organisations operating in IT and from those with regulatory responsibilities for information and communications technology from both the public and private sectors as it regularly contributes to consultations undertaken by the EU, Council of Europe and other bodies. Papers that reflect the outcomes of funded research e.g. from Research Councils or EU projects are welcomed. Submissions are welcomed from any part of the world. CLSR is looking for papers within the subject area that display good quality legal analysis, new lines of legal thought or policy development that go beyond mere description of Law or policy, however accurate that may be. CLSR publishes refereed academic and practitioner papers on a wide range of legal topics such as Internet law, telecoms regulation, intellectual property, cyber-crime, surveillance and security, e-commerce, outsourcing, data protection, ePrivacy, EU and public sector ICT policy, and many others. In addition it provides a regular update on European Union developments, and national news from more than 20 jurisdictions in both Europe and the Pacific Rim. All papers are then peer reviewed by relevant experts and feedback is given whether or not a paper is accepted or returned for further work. Submissions will normally be between 6,000-15,000 words although papers of a higher word length may also be submitted subject to negotiation with the Editor. The Editor's policy is to try and accommodate contributions of all sizes above the minimum threshold where length is dictated by the needs of the subject matter. Opinion pieces concerning policy, legislation or case law of a minimum of 2000 words and upwards will also be considered but these will appear as comment and not as feature articles. Please note that CLSR strongly encourages PhD students, who have not yet obtained their degree, not to submit papers unless accompanied by confirmation that the supervisor has seen the manuscript and is recommending it for publication. If the supervisor's approval can be provided, asserting that the draft manuscript has been reworked and developed with the journal's aims and expectations in mind, then it will be accepted for review.
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Special Issues

Special Issue on International Law and Cybersecurity: Information Disorder and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Submission Date: 2026-08-31 This special issue invites submissions examining how international law operates in environments shaped by informational disorder, digital fragility and the complex demands of post conflict reconstruction. The issue seeks contributions analysing mis- and disinformation, the degradation or disruption of digital infrastructure, and the evolving requirements of defensive capacity in contexts where legal order depends on the stability of information environments and institutional continuity. While recent events in and around Ukraine provide a salient illustration of these dynamics, the special issue welcomes contributions addressing any regional or global context in which information manipulation and digital disruption are used to weaken states, institutions or civilian resilience in advance of or alongside kinetic conflict. Guest editors: Dr. Iain Nash Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law, School of Law and Criminal Justice, Associate Director (International) of the School of Business, Edge Hill University, United Kingdom Dr. Jennifer Giblin Associate Head of the School of Law and Criminal Justice at Edge Hill University, United Kingdom Dr. Yulia Razmetaeva Associate Professor at the Department of Human Rights and Legal Methodology and Head of the Center for Law, Ethics and Digital Technologies at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University in Kharkiv Special issue information: The central objective of this collection is to bring together scholarship that treats information harm, infrastructure disruption and reconstruction as connected challenges rather than separate literatures. We welcome work that clarifies doctrinal implications for public international law, the law of armed conflict, international human rights law, state responsibility, accountability and evidentiary integrity, as well as work that explores the institutional and governance conditions required for restoration of public trust and administrative capacity after conflict. Contributions may be doctrinal, empirical or interdisciplinary, but should state a clear thesis and situate the argument within relevant scholarship and policy debates. The special issue aims to attract authors from a wide geographic base and to maintain strong gender balance across contributors. Online workshop An online workshop will be held in late May to provide an opportunity for prospective contributors to discuss ideas and receive feedback on early drafts ahead of the submission deadline. The workshop is intended to strengthen coherence across submissions and to support authors in developing publishable manuscripts suitable for Computer Law and Security Review. Submission to the workshop is neither mandatory nor required for consideration in the Special Issue. Manuscript submission information: Manuscripts should be submitted through the Elsevier Editorial Manager system: Submission site for CLSR. Submissions will be screened by the guest editors for relevance, clarity and compliance with journal requirements, and eligible manuscripts will proceed to double blind peer review in line with Elsevier and journal expectations. Authors should ensure that drafts are prepared to a standard suitable for peer review and that any empirical claims, technical descriptions or case based assertions are supported appropriately. Please refer to Elsevier's the Guide for Authors for submission guidelines. Final Manuscript Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026 Keywords: Cyber conflict, Information operations, Sub-threshold cyber operations, Attribution in cyberspace, State responsibility, Digital infrastructure protection, Evidentiary integrity, International humanitarian law, International human rights law, Post-conflic https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/331881/international-law-and-cybersecurity-information-disorder-and-post-conflict-reconstruction
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Special Issue on AI Regulation in Asia – Emerging Pathways, Divergent Models, and Global Implications Submission Date: 2026-09-15 As artificial intelligence becomes a core infrastructure of global economic and social life, the centre of gravity in its governance is shifting. While the European Union has captured much attention with its regulatory experiments AI Act, the future of AI’s normative order will not be determined in Brussels alone. It will hinge increasingly on the diverse and rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes including Asia—the world’s fastest-growing digital market, technological laboratory, and policy innovator. From Tokyo to Seoul, Beijing to Singapore, Asian jurisdictions are testing alternative governance philosophies that balance innovation, security, ethics, and sovereignty in ways that challenge the foundations of Western (mostly European) regulatory models. Understanding AI regulation in Asia, therefore, is not a regional exercise but a global necessity: it offers insights into how multiple centres of regulatory gravity can coexist, compete, and possibly converge to shape the next phase of international AI governance. The global regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing unprecedented transformation, marked by the EU AI Act’s pioneering and comprehensive legislative framework. This landmark regulation has set a benchmark for AI governance worldwide, prompting many jurisdictions to consider similar approaches. However, a growing body of critical scholarship warns against overstating the so-called “Brussels Effect” in this domain. While the EU’s data protection regime demonstrated powerful extraterritorial influence, the same diffusion cannot be assumed for AI. The architecture of AI development—fragmented, modular, and service-based—allows companies to localise compliance and maintain divergent operational standards across markets. Moreover, competing regulatory poles, including the United States’ emerging state-level initiatives and China’s security-driven model of AI governance, dilute the gravitational pull of Brussels. Critics thus argue that the Brussels Effect in AI is likely to be selective rather than systemic, exerting influence mainly in highly regulated or certification-dependent sectors such as healthcare, finance, and mobility, where EU market access remains indispensable. At the same time, the rise of alternative regulatory centres—the United States with its pluralistic, innovation-led frameworks, and China with its technology-specific governance measures and emergent AI model laws—introduces countervailing pressures that further fragment the global compliance landscape. Within this broader transformation, Asia represents a crucial yet underexamined frontier. The region’s complex mosaic of legal systems, socio-economic contexts, and technological ecosystems has given rise to multiple and sometimes divergent regulatory trajectories. Whilesome countries seek alignment with or adaptation of EU-style rules, others are charting distinct paths tailored to their unique cultural, political, and developmental realities. The Asia Group Report (2024) highlights this heterogeneity: large and technologically advanced economies such as India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea pursue pro-innovation, rulemaking strategies designed to foster AI development while simultaneously shaping regional standards. China adopts a cautious yet assertive approach characterised by strong state direction, swift regulatory promulgation, and a balance between innovation and security imperatives. Many smaller and emerging economies/jurisdictions—including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines—tend toward rule-taking strategies, adopting or adapting regulatory frameworks from neighbouring countries or global standards, often under conditions of lower policy autonomy. Regional cooperation efforts, such as the ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics, mark important beginnings but stop short of establishing binding norms. Together, these initiatives reveal a region alive with experimentation—a “bubbling hot pot” of diverse governance models that complicates cross-border compliance yet stimulates dialogue on shared ethical and policy concerns. Amidst the mounting pressures of AI Act implementation in Europe and the global search for workable governance models, it is increasingly clear that a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach is neither feasible nor desirable. Asian jurisdictions are simultaneously engaging with global frameworks and inventing novel mechanisms that reflect regional priorities and institutional realities. This dynamic evolution calls for critical reflection and systematic stocktaking of Asia’s emerging role in shaping the future architecture of global AI governance. Guest editors: Wenlong Li, Research ProfessorZhejiang University, China Zihao Li, Associate Professor in Technology Law University of Glasgow, United Kingdom Special issue information: This Special Issue provides a site for critical and constructive debate on the evolving governance of AI across Asia. It seeks to capture the richness and diversity of Asian experiences, exploring how legal, policy, ethical, and technical dimensions of AI oversight interact within and beyond national borders. Submissions are invited that illuminate regional particularities, identify challenges and opportunities, and situate Asian developments within global conversations on AI regulation. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: AI regulation at Asian levels AI industrial policies and their interplay with regulatory frameworks Regulatory harmonisation efforts and regional cooperation The interplay between data protection and AI regulation in Asia Country-specific analyses with broader policy or governance implications The institutional aspects of AI governance Emergent compliance mechanisms and best practices The enforcement of data protection laws in the realm of AI Sector-specific AI governance (e.g., healthcare, finance, education, public administration) The scope and limits of the Brussels Effect in Asia with reference to AI regulation We particularly welcome interdisciplinary research that combines legal analysis with empirical studies, comparative perspectives, or insights into national and supranational regulatory developments. Methodologically diverse approaches—doctrinal, empirical (quantitative or qualitative), comparative, or theoretical—are encouraged, as long as they contribute to a deeper understanding of regulatory design and implementation in Asian contexts. Case studies of national experiences (with broader implications), crossjurisdictional convergence, or the influence of supranational frameworks are also welcome. Manuscript submission information: Full-length research articles (10,000–15,000 words, including footnotes and references) should be written in clear academic English and follow the journal’s house style. Submitted papers must be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Each submission must include an abstract of no more than 250 words and up to seven keywords, demonstrating an explicit consideration of AI-specific regulation or policymaking to ensure their relevance to the journal’s core readership. Please refer to Elsevier's the Guide for Authors for submission guidelines. Extended versions of previously published conference papers are acceptable, provided the manuscript includes substantial new content and differs from the earlier version. Manuscript can be submitted through the journal’s editorial submission system (registration required): Editorial Manager®. Select VSI:AI Regulation in Asia (in the Dropdown menu "Select Article Type"). All manuscripts submitted to this Special Issue will undergo a standard double-blind peer review process in accordance with the journal’s editorial policy. Each paper will be reviewed by at least two anonymous experts, and editorial decisions will be based on their assessments and the recommendations of the guest editors. Important datesManuscript submission open date: 9th January 2026 Manuscript submission deadline: 15 September 2026 Keywords: AI regulation, Asia, AI governance, comparative, Global South, Brussels Effect
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Special Issue on Legal Frameworks, Technical Challenges, and Regulatory Design for Governing General-Purpose AI Systems Submission Date: 2026-10-30 This special issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research at the intersection of computer science and law to address the distinctive governance challenges posed by foundation models and GPAI systems. We seek contributions that combine rigorous legal analysis with technical depth, reflecting the inherently interdisciplinary nature of the challenge. The SI addresses three interrelated dimensions: (i) the technical properties of foundation models that generate novel legal and regulatory questions; (ii) the legal and regulatory frameworks being developed or adapted to govern these systems; and (iii) the computational and methodological tools that can support governance objectives. We welcome submissions from interdisciplinary researchers and practitioners — in law, computer science, public policy, and related fields — looking to advance understanding of how foundation models can be governed effectively, equitably, and in a manner that is responsive to both their technical complexity and their societal impact. Guest editors: Dr. Davide Audrito, University of Turin, European Commission, Italy Dr. Livio Robaldo, Swansea University, UK Dr. Roberto Nai, University of Turin, Italy Dr. Sergio Picascia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy Dr. Emilio Sulis, University of Turin, Italy Special issue information: The special issue focuses on a wide range of topics at the intersection of law and computer science, including but not limited to: • Legal and Regulatory Perspectives • Legal classification and regulatory treatment of foundation models and GPAI systems • Liability allocation across the GPAI value chain • Intellectual property challenges • Data protection and privacy implications of large-scale pre-training • Comparative and international perspectives on GPAI governance • Sector-specific regulatory interactions • Fundamental rights impact assessments for systemic-risk GPAI models • Competition law, market concentration, and the political economy of foundation model providers Computer Science and Technical Perspectives • Technical auditing, red-teaming, and evaluation methodologies for foundation models • Interpretability, explainability, and transparency methods for large-scale language models • Benchmarking and measurement frameworks for GPAI compliance with regulatory requirements • Process mining and process-aware analytics for auditing, monitoring, and conformance checking of GPAI systems • Training data governance: documentation, provenance tracking, and filtering techniques • Safety alignment, RLHF, and value alignment techniques as regulatory compliance mechanisms • Computational approaches to copyright detection and attribution in training corpora • Privacy-preserving techniques in the context of GPAI regulation • GPAI-assisted regulatory and policy assessment tools: automation, reliability, and accountability in institutional compliance workflows • Open-source vs. proprietary models: technical architectures, governance implications, and risk profiles Manuscript submission information: Manuscripts should be submitted through the Elsevier Editorial Manager system: Submission site for CLSR. Please select the "VSI:Governing GP AI Systems " as the Article Type during the submission process. Submissions will be screened by the guest editors for relevance, clarity and compliance with journal requirements, and eligible manuscripts will proceed to double blind peer review in line with Elsevier and journal expectations. Authors should ensure that drafts are prepared to a standard suitable for peer review and that any empirical claims, technical descriptions or case based assertions are supported appropriately. Please refer to Elsevier's the Guide for Authors for submission guidelines. Final Manuscript Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026 Keywords: General-Purpose AI, AI Governance, AI Safety, Regulatory Design
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