Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology Symposium: The Evolving Landscape of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

When
February 27, 2026, 8:15 am to 5:30 pm
Where
Walter F. Mondale Hall
Room 25 and Auerbach Commons

University of Minnesota Law School
229 19th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

The Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology formally invites the Minnesota Law community to a discussion on recent changes in U.S. and international privacy and cybersecurity law. 

Across four panels and a keynote address, panelists will open each session with brief individual remarks, followed by a moderated roundtable discussion and audience Q&A. Speakers will share research, practical experience, and insights into how law is responding to rapid technological change. We hope you will join us for a full day of conversation and connection.

Event Schedule 

Check-In, Coffee, and Light Breakfast; 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM, Auerbach Commons

  • Collaboration with Technology Law and Digital Rights (TLDR)

Introductory Remarks; 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM, Room 25

Panel I: U.S. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Regulation; 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM, Room 25

Panel II: Sensitive Data and Civil Rights; 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM, Room 25

Lunch and Keynote Address: Before the Algorithm: Race as a Technology of Surveillance; 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, Room 25

Panel III: Cross-Border Data Transfer and International Governance; 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM

Panel IV: Minnesota Privacy Law and State Regulation; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Room 25

  • Steve Elkins, Minnesota State Representative
  • Sarah Doktori, Assistant Attorney General
  • Moderator: Noah Lewellen, Assistant Attorney General

Closing Remarks; 4:00 PM – 4:10 PM, Room 25

Reception; 4:15-5:30, Auerbach Commons

  • Co-hosted with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
CLE Credits
5 Standard CLE Credits: #542027
Reception

The reception will take place from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM in Auerbach Commons. Light refreshments will be provided, and the reception will be co-hosted with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

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How
Cost
Registration is free. Breakfast and lunch are provided. By RSVPing, you are not committing to attending the whole day; you may attend sessions that interest you and fit your schedule.