NUJ Cardiff and SE Wales branch has invited Sarah Murphy MS, Labour Member of the Senedd representing Bridgend. Between 2019-2021, Sarah researched UK and international governmental use of big data and algorithmic-design for public services primarily for the Data Justice Lab at Cardiff University.
Sarah Murphy is committed to digital rights and democracy, and developing environmental policies for a greener Wales. Prior to being elected, Sarah was the Chair of Sustainable Wales, a charity based in Porthcawl that supports community-based sustainable development. In March 2020, she founded the Bridgend Coronavirus Support Group that has approximately 12,000 members and has raised money for Bridgend Foodbank and Splice Child and Family in Pyle.
After graduating, Sarah moved to Seoul, South Korea, to teach English. She has worked in London for a global property development company. In 2016, she graduated from the School of Journalism, Media & Communication at Cardiff University with an MA Distinction in Digital Media & Society. Sarah was awarded a scholarship from Cardiff University and a grant from the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund to carry out her studies. Between 2019-2021, Sarah focused on her social welfare and big data research, primarily for the Data Justice Lab at Cardiff University. She researches UK and international governments use of big data and algorithmic-design for public services – with a focus on identifying potential data harms and discrimination against children and families. Her most recent research project investigated data-driven workplace surveillance.
