E-International Seminar on Data Protection in the AI Era

About Law Mantra Trust

“Law Mantra” (headquarters New Delhi) (Registration No 150 in Book No.4 Vol No 3, 603 0f 2018) is not for profit organization running for the purpose of enhancing legal academics and legal awareness in society and in the practice of the same.

About the University

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) was established by the State Legislature of Punjab through the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The act aimed to establish a university of law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfill the need for a center of excellence in legal education during the era of globalization and liberalization.

Seminar Objective

The seminar seeks to:

• Understand the current laws and policies on data protection and AI in India and other countries.
• Discuss how AI affects privacy, human rights, and ethical decision-making.
• Identify gaps and challenges in implementing strong data protection measures in AI systems.
• Encourage collaboration between legal and technical communities to build safer and more transparent AI systems.
• Explore how organizations and governments can move from mere compliance to responsible and ethical innovation.
• Create awareness among students, researchers, and professionals about the importance of data privacy in the AI era.

Theme & Sub themes

• Data Protection and AI: Legal and Policy Developments in India and Abroad
• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Key Provisions and Implementation Challenges
• Privacy, Ethics, and Human Rights in AI Systems
• Algorithmic Bias, Transparency, and Accountability
• Cybersecurity and Cross-Border Data Transfers
• Role of Regulators and Policymakers in AI Governance
• AI, Data, and Intellectual Property: New Legal Frontiers
• Privacy-Preserving Technologies and Responsible Innovation
• International Practices and Comparative Legal Approaches to Data Protection
• Building a Human-Centric and Ethical AI Future

Eligibility

Law Mantra Trust invites academicians, researchers, legal professionals, policymakers, and students to participate and share their research papers on the seminar’s theme and sub-themes. Selected papers will be published in an edited book with an ISBN, and the copyrights will remain with the authors and Law Mantra Trust.

Abstract Submission

• The abstract (of about 250 words) should be sent as an attachment in a Word file. Abstracts will be peer-reviewed before they are accepted.
• The following information, in the given format, should be sent along with the Abstract:
  • Name of the Participant, Official Designation/Institution Details, Address and Email ID, Title of Abstract.
  • Submit your abstract to [email protected]
• Guidelines for Paper Submission and Other Guidelines:
  • The title of the paper should be followed by Name, Designation, Name of the Organization / University / Institution and Email address. It is mandatory to mention the Email address, as all future correspondence will be through it;
  • Name and details of Co-author, if any;
  • Chapter: Chapter should be in Times New Roman 12 point font and double spaced. Main Title should be in full capitals, bold and centered 12 point font. Sub-titles should be in sentence case, bold and 12 point font. Author’s names should be in small capitals and centered 12 point font Footnotes should be in Times New Roman 12-point font;
  • Citation Format: Please use footnotes rather than endnotes. Footnotes should conform to The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi Style;
  • Submission of the abstract: A cover letter with the name(s) of the author(s) and address, designation, institution/ affiliation, the title of the manuscript and contact information (email, phone, etc.) is compulsory to submit. All submissions must contain an abstract of not more than 300 words with 5 Minimum Keywords;
  • Originality of Manuscripts: All the contributions should be the original work of the contributors and should not have been submitted for consideration in any other Publication. Any plagiarized work will be out-rightly rejected;
  • Copyright: The contributions presented to and accepted for publication and the copyrights therein shall be the Intellectual Property of Law Mantra;
  • The title of the Chapter should be followed by Name, Designation, Name of the Organization / University / Institution and Email address. It is mandatory to mention the Email address, as all future correspondence will be through it;
  • Name and details of Co-author, if any;
  • The paper should be typed in MS WORD format (preferably 2007 or 2010);
  • The paper must be in single column layout with margins justified on both sides;
  • The length of the paper should not be below 4,000 words (including footnotes) and Should not Exceed more than 10,000 (Including Footnotes).
  • Registration Fee for the Student category is Rs 800 (Per Individual) and for Faculty/Professional/Research Scholar/Other is Rs 1200 (Per Individual). Both Author and Co–Author have to register separately.
  • Only Selected Abstract will be allowed for final registration.
  • All communication should be emailed to [email protected].

Important dates

• Submission of Abstract: 10th December, 2025
• Confirmation of Abstract Selection: 12th December, 2025
• Registration: 16th December, 2025
• Submission of Draft Paper: 18th December, 2025
• Seminar Date: 19th and 20th December, 2025
• Submission of Revised Paper: 10th January, 2026
• Publication of Selected Paper: Notified Later on

Presentation Rules

• No abstract or full paper shall be accepted after the last date of submission respectively;
• Participants/Paper Presenters have to register after the acceptance of abstract with payment of required fees;
• For participation, registration is mandatory on confirmation of the participation. Only registered participants will be allowed to take part in Conference;
• All the registered participants will be provided a participation certificate;
• Event will be hosted through Zoom/Cisco-Webex or any other Online Platform.;
• Technical Session will be organized through Google Meet/ Zoom/Cisco- Webex or any other Online Platform.

Contact

Call: +91-9310053923 (Law Mantra Office)
Email: [email protected]

Click here to Register (As Attendee)