Parry Aftab

Who is Parry Aftab?

Parry Aftab is a US lawyer specializing in Internet privacy and security law, and is considered "one of the founders of the field of cyberlaw". She is the Executive Director of WiredSafety.org, a volunteer organization dedicated to online safety. She was featured in Chris Hansen's book, To Catch a Predator. She created the StopCyberbullying Coalition to help address cyberbullying and digital abuse issues.

She was appointed to the federal NTIA Online Safety and Technology Working Group and the Berkman Center's Internet Safety Technical Task Force. Facebook appointed her to its Safety Advisory Board. She advises MTV as well.