Deniz is a human rights and international security expert, helping to design media policy at the intersection of digital
technologies. Deniz joined OSCE in 2010 and has advised on strategic communications, led projects establishing independent media self-regulatory bodies, and supported legal reform initiatives to enhance media pluralism in numerous countries. She currently leads the OSCE’s #SAIFE project putting a Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression. Deniz has also worked as a senior adviser for human rights at the Austrian Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs.