Edina Harbinja

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Dr. Edina Harbinja is a leading scholar at the intersection of law, technology, and digital inheritance. Her research primarily explores the legal and ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies, with a particular focus on digital assets, post-mortem privacy, and the governance of our online identities after death. Dr. Harbinja’s major contribution lies in pioneering the legal framework for digital inheritance, addressing the complex questions of who owns our emails, social media accounts, and digital files when we die. Her work, including the notable book *Future Law* (2020), which has garnered significant attention, critically examines how existing legal structures struggle to keep pace with rapid technological change, from big data ethics to ubiquitous surveillance. With her research cited extensively in both academic and policy circles, Dr. Harbinja is recognized as a foundational voice in digital property law, shaping how legislators and tech companies approach the rights of the deceased in the digital age. Her insights are essential for anyone navigating the legal frontiers of our increasingly virtual lives.