About GD Goenka University
GD Goenka University is a premier multidisciplinary institution redefining education with a forward-looking approach. Offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, the university equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in a dynamic global economy. Committed to academic excellence, research, and holistic development, it fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and social responsibility.
About School of Law
The School of Law at GD Goenka University offers clinical legal education tailored to industry needs. Its innovative curriculum includes specializations in Cyber Law, Artificial Intelligence and Law, IPR, Arbitration and Mediation, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, and International Trade. Students can pursue dual specializations such as IPR with Corporate Law or Criminal Law with Cyber Law. Ranked among North India’s top law schools by Legal World and Outlook Rankings 2023, it was named India’s “Most Promising Law School” by Competition Success Review 2024.
About ICSSR
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), established in 1969 by the Government of India, promotes social science research through grants for projects, fellowships, publications, and international collaboration. Its National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) offers library and information services to researchers across the country.
Objectives
Examine the existing legal framework and identify gaps and challenges in protecting individual privacy in the digital age. Discuss and showcase cutting-edge technologies, tools, and best practices that can enhance privacy protection, such as encryption, blockchain, and anonymization. Provide a platform for experts from various fields (law, technology, policy, and academia) to share knowledge, experiences, and research findings on privacy protection. Formulate and propose policy recommendations to policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to strengthen privacy laws and regulations. Educate participants and the broader public on the importance of privacy protection, online safety, and digital rights, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their personal data.
Sub-Themes
- Data Protection and GDPR: Implementation, Challenges, and Future Directions
- Surveillance and National Security: Balancing Privacy and Public Interest
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Privacy Implications and Mitigation Strategies
- Social Media and Online Platforms: Privacy, Free Speech, and Accountability
- Cross-Border Data Transfers: International Cooperation and Conflicts
- Emerging Technologies (IoT, Blockchain, etc.): Privacy Opportunities and Risks
- Privacy and Vulnerable Groups (Children, Elderly, etc.): Special Considerations
How to Register?
Paper presenters are requested to register only after acceptance of an abstract.
- Link for Abstract Submission- https://forms.gle/2DoppVbNvf9J5LoAA
- Link for Registration- https://forms.gle/MsYir2wsE3avPd178
Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain insights into the current legal framework governing data privacy and its limitations. Participants will develop familiarity with international best practices and standards for data protection. Participants will be able to assess the importance of emerging technologies and innovations for privacy protection (e.g., blockchain, encryption). Participants will explore the impact of data breaches, cybersecurity threats, and surveillance on individual privacy. Participants will understand the intersection of privacy, free speech, and national security.
For More Info: 24.01.2025 – ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar – Law
