Dr. Pooja Kiyawat is an accomplished academician specializing in Cyber Law and Information Security, with over nine years of teaching experience. She holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) with a specialization in Energy Laws from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, an LL.M. in Cyber Law and Cyber Security from National Law University, Jodhpur, and a Ph.D. from Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal.
Prior to joining the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, in November 2021, Dr. Kiyawat served as a faculty member at Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal. She has authored two books published by international publishers and has contributed several research papers to reputed national and international journals.
Dr. Kiyawat’s academic interests lie primarily in Cyber Law and Information Security. She is a sought-after resource person and has delivered expert lectures at various national conferences and training programs. She conducts training sessions on Cyber Law and Cyber Security for Naib Tehsildars, officers of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services and Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers at the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management.
She has also completed a Certificate Course on Cyber Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as the Direct Trainer Skills (DTS) and Design of Training (DoT) courses conducted by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, at the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management, Bhopal.
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) with Specialization in Energy Laws, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun (2009-14)
- LL. M. in Cyber Law and Cyber Security National Law University, Jodhpur (2014-15)
- Ph.D. in Law from Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal (2021)
- Cyber Law
- Data Privacy Law
- E-Commerce Law
- Fintech Law and Regulation
- Identity and Access Management
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Publications –
Books:
- Copyright Infringement and Role of Intermediary in Cyberspace, Scholars’ Press, Germany
- Critical Analysis of Cyber Laws with Respect to Cyber-crimes in India, Scholars’ Press, Germany
Research Paper:
- Published a research paper on “Power Sector Peril: Unmasking the Threats of Cyber Security” in Journal of Indian Law Institute, Volume 66 (2024) – Issue I at pp. 65-85, ISSN No. 0019-5731.
- Published a research paper on “Critical Analysis of the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 and 2022” published at Shodh Sarita, Volume 10, Issue 38, April to June 2023 at pages no 40-45, ISSN no. 2348-2397.
- Published a research paper on “Standardization in Telecom Sector- Issues and Challenges” published at Shodh Sanchar Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 50, April to June 2023 at pages no 45-49, ISSN no. 2229-3620.
- Published a research paper on “Compulsory Licensing of Pharmaceuticals Under TRIPS and its Impact on developing Countries” in Journal Law and Society: A New Challenge (International Journal of Law and Social Science, Vol. VI/Year 3), ISSN No. 2348-4861.
- Published a research Paper on “Interrelation of Section 43 and 66 of IT Act, 2000, A Study on Contents, Intention of the Drafters and Practical Application to Cyberspace” in Journal Law and Society: A New Challenge (International Journal of Law and Social Science, Vol. VII/Year 4), ISSN No. 2348-4861.
- Published a research paper on “Data Protection Authority: A Bedrock of a Robust Data Protection Regime in India” in Shodh Sarita, ISSN No. 2348-2397
- Published a research paper on “Right to Privacy and Data Protection under Indian Constitutional Scheme” in Shodh Sanchar, ISSN No. 2229-3620
Article:
- “Power Sector Peril: Unmasking the Threats of Cyber Security” published in Live Law on 25 June 2023
- Panellist in the One-Day Regional Law Review Consultation on Cyber Laws & Women – A Critical Analysis organised by HNLU, Raipur Chhattisgarh, in Collaboration with National Commission for Women, New Delhi on 16th November, 2024
- Attended National Conference on Uniformed Women in Prison Administration Jointly organized by BPR&D, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India and Madhya Pradesh Prisons & Correctional Services Department in December, 2019
- Attended ‘Two-days National Conference on Blockchain Technology: Adoption, Regulation and Security’ Organised by National Law Institute University, Bhopal in October, 2019
- Attended One-day National Workshop on ‘Human Rights, Terrorism and Emergency Situations’ organized by School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University in August, 2017
- Paper presented on Right of Broadcasters and TRAI: A Critical Analysis in the Light of the Draft Tariff Order Released by TRAI in National Conference on ‘Copyright and Technology’ organized by National Law University, Jodhpur in Collaboration with Department of Industrial Policy and
Promotion (DIPP) in April, 2017
- Paper presented on Impact of Cyber Grooming on Children in India in 40 th All India Criminology Conference organized by Gandhinagar National Law University in January, 2018
- Paper presented on Cyber Terrorism and Human Rights: A Global Perspective at International
Conference on Human Rights: Contemporary Issues and Challenges organized by Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal in collaboration with World Federation of United Nations Associations in 2015
- Presented paper on Need for Data Protection Legislation in India ‘Organic’ Cyberspace: A comparative Protection Legislations in two-day National Seminar on Cyber Security and Cyber Laws- Issues and Concerns organized by the Advanced Centre for Research, Development and Training in Cyber Laws and Forensics, NLSIU, Bengaluru in December, 2014
- Presented paper on Is present regulatory framework adequate for today’s consumer? In National Seminar on Consumer Activism, Competition and Consumer Protection organized by Rajeev Gandhi National University of Law in April, 2012
- Presented paper on “Waste to Energy – Issues and Challenges” at National conference on sustainable use of Energy, Issues and Challenges organized by National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad in April, 2011
- Data Privacy Technology and Law in BSc.LLB. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]
- E-Commerce and Fintech: Law and Security in BSc.LLB. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]
- Cryptography and Network Security and Law in BSc.LLB. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]
- Identity and Access Management BSc.LLB. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]
- Information Technology and Law in B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
- Cyber Law in B.A.LL.B.(Hons.)
- Privacy and Access Management in MCLIS
- E-Commerce: Security and Law in MCLIS
- Mobile, Wireless and VoIP Security in MCLIS
- Data Privacy and Protection Law, An Advanced Certificate Programme offered by Department of Online and Distance Education, NLIU, Bhopal
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