Data Protection and Right to Privacy

Abstract

With the development of information and technology, our lifestyle has become such that one cannot live without using the internet, mobile phones, laptops, android phones applications etc. Due to this, human beings become exposed and knowingly or unknowingly share their personal data on these platforms. In this way, their right to privacy which is one of the aspects of the right to live with dignity, comes at stake. Privacy being a basic human right, we must recognize that a vision protective of information privacy in cyberspace will be singularly hard to maintain. The protection of the privacy interests of netizens is is in their hands. If netizens refuse to disclose their data, marketers have to employ technical measures which can be legally prevented. Objectives: The paper attempts to identify ways by which privacy is at risk to breach. The paper also aims to analyze the legal provisions available to maintain the privacy of any human being. Methodology: The paper is based on secondary information extracted from court cases, bare act of cyber-related laws, the constitution of India and press releases. The article will follow an analytical approach to understand the status of privacy in Indian laws. Main Findings: The major finding of the paper is that the unavailability of a specific law, rules for privacy is exist in the Indian legal system Implications: Digital revolution is now on full pace. Things are being virtual, digital life replacing physical one. People appreciate the digital avatar of social media because of breach of privacy if users do not follow due safety measures. This study has importance recognizing the importance of privacy in the course of maintaining the dignity of people. This study also inevitable in the legal sphere to identify legal remedies in case of breach of privacy. Novelty of Study: This study is original as it attempts to create an awareness regarding how privacy of an individual is important and should be kept unopened for strangers.