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@article{189472,
        author = {NANDANI KUMARI},
        title = {The Evolution of Arbitration in the Digital Era: Opportunities and Challenges},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {7896-7902},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189472},
        abstract = {For a long time, an arbitration has been the preferred method of resolving conflicts because it is quick, confidential, and flexible in terms of procedure. But because of the rapid advancement of digital technology in recent years, arbitration practice has undergone a major transformation. Arbitration has become more accessible, less expensive, and integrated worldwide because of the adoption of digital evidence management, electronic filing systems, virtual hearings, and novel applications of artificial intelligence. This move was further accelerated by the fact that arbitrators and arbitral bodies were compelled to use remote methods to maintain continuity of operations throughout the COVID-19 epidemic.
The increasing digitization of arbitration has, however, presented several legal and procedural challenges, notwithstanding these advancements. Concerns include cybersecurity vulnerabilities, protecting personal data, maintaining procedural fairness, and variations in technology between the parties. This essay provides a thorough analysis of the opportunities and hazards associated with the digital revolution of arbitration.
It analyses how different legal frameworks are handling the procedural and regulatory challenges presented by technology-driven arbitration and investigates the procedural changes made by major arbitral bodies, such the ICC, SIAC, and LCIA. The study stresses the necessity for exact regulatory standards and best-practice frameworks to safeguard essential arbitral principles such as confidentiality, impartiality, and due process in an increasingly digital world. The study concludes that although technology integration has significantly improved the efficiency of arbitration, a fair and regulated strategy is necessary for its continued legitimacy.},
        keywords = {Arbitration, Digital Era, Online Dispute Resolution, Virtual Hearings, Cybersecurity, Procedural Fairness, Artificial Intelligence, Enforceability of Arbitral Awards},
        month = {December},
        }