Alex Novikau is the Chief Data Protection and Privacy Officer a.i. for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is present in 135 countries worldwide and leads international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless. Alex joined UNHCR data protection team in 2022 and is heading UNHCR Data Protection Office since its creation in 2023.
Alex has been engaged in refugee and humanitarian work for more than 20 years. He first joined UNHCR in 2005 in Sudan and worked in human rights protection in multiple response operations around the world, including in Pakistan, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Uganda, Syria and Kenya.
Alex Novikau holds a degree in International Law from the Belarusian State University.
Sessions in which Mr Alex Novikau participates
miércoles 12 junio, 2024
Introduction In humanitarian crises, every bit of information can be a lifeline for those in need, which makes data a vital factor in providing food, shelter, and basic human needs. In this session, the speakers will explore the fascinating relationship between data protection and humanitarian action, from aiding disaster response to tracking displacement trends, where data plays a cr...
Introduction In this compelling session, the speakers will explore the complexities surrounding the management of personal data belonging to moving people, such as migrants, travelers, and patients. Just like individuals cross borders, their personal data moves with them, raising significant challenges and opportunities for data protection. The speakers will focus on the multifaceted ...