Two-Day International Conference on The Legal Dimensions of Refugee Data Protection in the Age of Technology
International online conference on refugee data protection and technology, held on 15–16 January 2026, exploring law, biometrics, and refugee rights.
The Two-Day International Conference on The Legal Dimensions of Refugee Data Protection in the Age of Technology will be held online on 15th and 16th January 2026, bringing together leading voices from international organizations, academia, and research institutions to examine the growing legal and human rights challenges surrounding refugee data governance.
Organised By
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), New Delhi, India
- Dharmashastra National Law University, India
- Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore,
- India Kalu Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Studies in Law, Karnataka University, India
About the Conference
The rapid use of digital technologies, biometric systems, and data-driven tools in refugee management has raised serious concerns around privacy, surveillance, consent, and cross-border data transfers. In the absence of a uniform international legal framework for refugee data protection, refugees remain vulnerable to data misuse, unauthorized sharing, and security-driven surveillance.
This international online conference on refugee data protection and technology aims to critically examine the legal, ethical, and human rights challenges arising from biometric identification, cloud-based data storage, humanitarian data-sharing, and public–private partnerships. It focuses on balancing humanitarian objectives with state security interests, while safeguarding the dignity, safety, and fundamental rights of refugees.
Key Themes DAY 1: Normative, Legal, and Human Rights Dimensions
- International Refugee Law in the Digital Era
- Refugee Data Protection Frameworks and Privacy Norms
- Biometric Identification and Human Rights Challenges
- Humanitarian Data Ethics and Informed Consent
- i.State Surveillance, National Security, and Refugee Vulnerability
DAY 2: Technology, Governance, and Policy Futures
- AI, Algorithmic Decision-Making, and Refugee Management
- Cybersecurity and Accountability in Humanitarian Systems
- Digital Identity, Blockchain, and Secure Documentation
- Comparative Approaches to Refugee Data Regulation
- Building a Global Governance Framework for Refugee Data Protection
Who Should Attend
- Academicians and Researchers
- International legal scholars
- Human rights advocates
- Government and UN officials
- Humanitarian organizations (UNHCR, IOM, NGOs)
- Cybersecurity and AI experts
- Technology sector representatives
- Graduate and early-career researchers
Certificate
✔ E-Certificates will be issued to registered participants.
Registration Details
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/NavabpYF5LS9WGi79
Registration Deadline: 10th January 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
