Megan Kirkwood

Megan Kirkwood is a researcher and writer specializing in issues related to competition and antitrust, with a particular focus on the dynamics of digital markets and regulatory frameworks. Her research interests span technology regulation, digital platform studies, market concentration, ecosystem dependencies, and digital privacy, with a focus on Europe and the UK. She has contributed extensively to Tech Policy Press, including a detailed exploration of the rollout and implications of Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Much of her recent work involves tracking the implementation of this legislation, including conducting an empirical study of gatekeeper compliance that she presented in Brussels. Megan holds an MA in Digital Culture and Society from King’s College London, where she examined the social, political, and economic implications of communication technologies and emerging innovations such as artificial intelligence. Following her studies, she worked as a research and advocacy assistant at The Civil Liberties Union for Europe. She is based in London.