Founded in 2003, the Center for Technology and Society (CTS) aims to study the legal, social and cultural implications resulting from the advancement of information and communication technologies. CTS produces academic research and policy papers that may impact the development of public policies so they will uphold democracy, fundamental rights and the preservation of the public interest. The four lines of research developed by the center are: Creative industries, culture and access to knowledge; Industrial property, innovation and development; Internet governance and Human Rights; Digital democracy, communication and participation.

The Center for Technology and Society (CTS) is member of the Steering Committee.