National Seminar | Digital Privacy and Cyber Law | SHM Law College | Rajgurunagar | Submit Abstract by November 1, 2026

National Seminar | Digital Privacy and Cyber Law | SHM Law College | Rajgurunagar | Submit Abstract by November 1, 2026

Call for Papers: 2-Day National Seminar on Digital Privacy and Cyber Law by SHM Law College, Rajgurunagar [Submit Abstract by November 1, 2026]

Sarsenapati Hambirrao Mohite (SHM) Law College, Rajgurunagar, invites submissions for its 2-Day National Seminar on “Digital Privacy and Cyber Law: Contemporary Legal Challenges and Emerging Dimensions.” The seminar aims to bring together academicians, legal professionals, researchers, policymakers, technologists, industry experts, and students to examine pressing legal and regulatory concerns arising from the digital ecosystem.

The seminar will provide a multidisciplinary platform to discuss contemporary developments in data protection, artificial intelligence, cybercrime, surveillance, digital rights, and privacy governance while exploring solutions to emerging legal challenges in the digital age.

About SHM Law College

Sarsenapati Hambirrao Mohite Law College is a prominent legal education institution located in Rajgurunagar, Pune District, Maharashtra. The college offers both the Three-Year LL.B. and Five-Year B.A. LL.B. programmes and is committed to promoting academic excellence and legal research.

Rajgurunagar, formerly known as Khed, is renowned as the birthplace of Hutatma Shivaram Hari Rajguru, one of India’s celebrated freedom fighters.

About the Seminar

The seminar seeks to critically examine the evolving relationship between technology, privacy, cybersecurity, and law in an increasingly data-driven world.

The discussions will focus on significant legal developments such as:

• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• Artificial Intelligence and legal regulation
• Cross-border data transfers
• Deepfakes and emerging cyber threats
• Digital arrest scams and online fraud
• Algorithmic accountability
• Platform and intermediary liability
• Data localisation requirements
• AI-enabled surveillance systems
• Compliance and regulatory challenges
• Cybersecurity and ransomware attacks
• Identity theft and digital fraud
• Electronic evidence and digital investigations
• Facial recognition technology
• FinTech and privacy concerns
• Balancing innovation, national security, and individual rights

The seminar will also explore comparative perspectives on digital privacy frameworks, including international standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and contemporary approaches to privacy governance across jurisdictions.

Objectives of the Seminar

The seminar aims to:

• Examine existing legal frameworks and identify challenges in safeguarding privacy in the digital era.
• Discuss privacy-enhancing technologies such as encryption, blockchain, and anonymisation.
• Create a platform for dialogue among experts from law, technology, policy, and academia.
• Formulate actionable policy recommendations for regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Promote awareness regarding digital rights, online safety, and privacy protection.
• Examine the strengths and limitations of existing data protection laws.
• Study the impact of cybersecurity threats, surveillance practices, and data breaches.
• Explore the intersection of privacy, free speech, national security, and technological innovation.

Theme

Digital Privacy and Cyber Law: Contemporary Legal Challenges and Emerging Dimensions

Sub-Themes

Authors may submit papers on any of the following themes or other related topics within the broader seminar theme:

• Digital Privacy and Constitutional Rights
• Data Protection and the DPDP Act, 2023
• Cybercrime and Criminal Liability
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Generative AI and Privacy
• Deepfakes and Cyber Law
• Cybersecurity and Corporate Liability
• Electronic Evidence and Digital Forensics
• Cyber Fraud and Digital Financial Crimes
• Social Media and Intermediary Liability
• Cybercrime Against Women and Children
• Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime
• Facial Recognition and Biometric Privacy
• International Cyber Law and Cross-Border Cybercrime
• AI Governance and Algorithmic Accountability

The organizers also welcome submissions on other relevant topics connected to digital privacy and cyber law.

Eligibility

The seminar is open to:

• Academicians
• Researchers and Research Scholars
• Legal Professionals
• Industry Experts
• Policymakers and Regulators
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

Submission Process

Participants are required to first submit an abstract. Abstracts will undergo peer review by the organizing committee, and shortlisted authors will be invited to submit full papers.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Requirements

• Abstract length: 250–300 words
• Authors must provide 3–5 keywords
• The title should be clear, concise, and relevant

Full Paper Requirements

• Word Limit: 3,000–5,000 words
• Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10
• Citation Style: SILC Citation Style
• Maximum Authors: Two per paper
• Both authors must register separately

Plagiarism and AI Policy

• Proper citation of all borrowed ideas, quotations, statutes, judgments, and secondary sources is mandatory.
• The paper must not exceed 10% plagiarism and AI-generated content.

Publication and Participation

• Full papers may be submitted only after abstract acceptance.
• Registration is compulsory for presenters and attendees.
• Certificates will be awarded to registered participants and attendees who attend all seminar sessions.
• Accepted authors must complete registration and payment of the prescribed fee.

Registration and Processing Charges

Academicians and Professionals

• Single Author: ₹1,200
• Co-Authors: ₹1,700

Research Scholars

• Single Author: ₹950
• Co-Authors: ₹1,200

UG/PG Law Students

• Single Author: ₹700
• Co-Authors: ₹700

Attendees

• ₹400

Important Dates

Submission Procedure

Interested participants must:

• Submit abstracts and full papers through the prescribed Google Form.

• Email their submissions to:

Email: hmlaw.nationalseminar2026@gmail.com

Authors are advised to strictly adhere to the prescribed deadlines as late submissions will not be considered.

Contact Details

For any queries, participants may contact:

Asst. Prof. Vidya Sandbhor
Phone: 8788161577

Priya Yelamate
Phone: 8625069874

Urmila Dakhore
Phone: 9307667628

Upendra Mahto
Phone: 9156763315

Shravni Deshmukh
Phone: 9325132464

Conclusion

The National Seminar on Digital Privacy and Cyber Law presents a timely opportunity for scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students to engage with some of the most pressing legal issues arising from rapid technological advancement. With increasing concerns regarding personal data protection, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, surveillance, and digital governance, the seminar seeks to contribute meaningfully to contemporary legal discourse while generating practical and policy-oriented solutions for the future.

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