EVENT TITLE: Seminar on Data Privacy in the AI Era: Risks and Solutions

DATE: 20/03/2026 (Friday)

TIME: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

VENUE: Block-V: Gallery Hall 3

EVENT COORDINATOR: Mrs. P. Renuka, Assistant Professor

EVENT CONVENER: Dr. J. Jebamalar Tamilselvi, HoD / CS with Specialization in Cyber Security

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT

The Department of Cyber Security, Faculty of Science and Humanities, successfully organized a seminar on “Data Privacy in the AI Era: Risks and Solutions”. Ms. G. Glorria Mary was the resource person for the seminar. She shared her insights on Data Privacy: Risks and Solutions in the AI field.

The seminar on Data Privacy in the AI Era was informative, relevant, and well-structured. It effectively highlighted the importance of protecting personal data in today’s AI-driven world and addressed both technical and ethical aspects.

Key Takeaways:

• AI systems rely heavily on large datasets, making Data Privacy a critical concern in modern technology.
• Issues like data breaches, unauthorized access, surveillance, and misuse of personal data are becoming more common with AI adoption.
• AI models can produce biased outcomes if trained on unbalanced data, highlighting the need for ethical and fair AI systems.
• The “black box” nature of many AI models makes it important to improve explain ability and accountability.
• Regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation help ensure responsible data handling and protect user rights.
• Methods like anonymization, encryption, and federated learning help minimize risks while still enabling AI functionality.
• Individuals must understand how their data is collected and used, and exercise control over their personal information.
• The future of AI depends on maintaining a balance between technological advancement and safeguarding privacy.

OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM: (Based on SDG)

SDG 4 (Quality Education): The students were able to gain knowledge on 1) Protecting critical infrastructure, 2) Securing renewable energy systems, 3) Preventing environmental damage, and 4) Advancing social inclusion through digital access.

SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): Promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth by encouraging productive employment and decent work for all. The goal also supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and skill development to reduce unemployment and poverty.

SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure): The discussion emphasized that resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization, and innovation cannot be achieved without a strong cybersecurity foundation

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): The event encouraged students to understand how cybersecurity plays a crucial role in protecting the digital infrastructure that supports essential services, public safety, and efficient urban management.