Right To Privacy & Data Protection in Digital Era : Issues And Challenges

Privacy is an important human right enshrined in many international treaties. It is essential for the protection of human dignity and is one of the solid pillars of a democratic country. The right to life within Article 21 is freely interpreted and therefore it includes all aspects that makes a person’s life more meaningful. The concerned State authorities have passed numerous laws to protect the privacy of their subjects. However these measures are not impenetrable and are restricted in some circumstances by the government. As more information is digitized and shared online the need for data protection and privacy is growing. Data must be managed based on its perceived relevance since people care deeply about the privacy of their personal information. Along with that technology is a sector which is growing every single minute and hence extensive discussion on this topic is the need of the hour.