JIPEL Annual Symposium: Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Please join the NYU Journal of Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law, in collaboration with ENRICH and the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law and Policy, in presenting this year's annual JIPEL Symposium: Indigenous Data Sovereignty.

Despite Indigenous Peoples’ long struggle for sovereignty over their lands, they are often excluded from conversations focused on their “data sovereignty.” In response, the Indigenous Data Sovereignty, or IDSov, movement has emerged to recognize the fundamental rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples relating to the collection, ownership and stewardship of data relating to their communities, knowledge and lands. The multifaceted nature of IDSov gives rise to a broad spectrum of legal and ethical concerns, from data storage, ownership, consent and access, to intellectual property rights and other considerations about how data are used in research, policy and practice.

The symposium will bring together scholars from several fields and perspectives around the world, including Indigenous community leaders, as well as experts in law, public policy, medecine, global health, human genomics, anthropology, sociology, management and marketing. Following each of the four themed sessions, a roundtable discussion with invited speakers will be moderated by a member of the NYU law faculty.

This event will be held virtually over two days, on March 1st and 2nd, from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm each day. There will be four panels, each touching on a critical aspect of the Indigenous Data Sovereignty Movement (IDSov):

Panel I: IDSov and Tribal Codes (Mar. 1, 3:00 pm - 4:40 pm)

Panel II: Government Agencies and IDSov (Mar. 1, 4:50 pm - 6:30 pm)

Panel III: Labels as Technical Protection Mechanisms (Mar. 2, 3:00 pm - 4:40 pm)

Panel IV: Fair Use & IDSov (Mar. 2, 4:50 - 6:30 pm)

To register for the event, please RSVP here!

Note: This event qualifies for 7.5 New York State CLE Credits in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. Panel I is worth 1.5 credits, while Panels II - IV are each worth 2 credits. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys. Please fill out this form in addition to the RSVP link if you intend to receive CLE Credit for attending this event.

Out-of-state CLE: NYU School of Law is an accredited provider of CLE in New York State. If you are seeking CLE credit for a different state, we recommend you consult with your state's CLE Board to ascertain regulations on reciprocity.