Two-Day International Conference - "The Legal Dimensions of Refugee Data Protection in the Age of Technology".
About the Conference
The Two-Day International Conference on “The Legal Dimensions of Refugee Data Protection in the Age of Technology” focuses on the emerging legal and human rights challenges posed by the increasing use of digital technologies in refugee governance. The conference aims to promote informed academic and policy-oriented discussions on privacy, data protection, and accountability in humanitarian systems.
Date, Time and Mode
Dates: 15–16 January 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)
Mode: Online
Organisers
The conference is organised by the Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore, in collaboration with UNHCR, New Delhi; Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur; Karnataka University; and Kalu Institute, Madrid, Spain.
Key Themes
The conference will address issues such as refugee data protection frameworks, privacy and human rights, biometric identification, artificial intelligence in refugee management, cybersecurity, and global governance mechanisms in the digital era.
Participation
The event brings together academicians, legal experts, policymakers, humanitarian practitioners, researchers, and students interested in refugee law, technology, and data protection.
Registration
Interested participants may register using the link below:
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