Preserving personal dignity

Abstract

The coexistence of the real and virtual worlds has resulted in a complex interplay between them, where the definition of the virtual world remains elusive. The rise of digital technologies and the proliferation of personal data have led to concerns about privacy, and the need to adapt the concept of privacy to the current information infrastructure. This adaptation requires a shift from the traditional focus on defending the private sphere against external invasions to a consideration of privacy issues in the context of the current organization of power. The Right to be Let Alone and the Right to be Forgotten are two legal concepts that have gained importance in this context. The former emphasizes an individual's right to total immunity from injury, while the latter enables users to control their personal data if it is no longer necessary for its original purpose or if it causes more harm than benefits. The Right to be Forgotten is crucial to protecting personal identity and privacy in the digital age, and it provides a solution for issues related to data use and artificial intelligence. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of the Right to be Forgotten is essential to ensure effective protection of individual rights and uphold principles of human dignity.