Digital Privacy In The Age Of Surveillance:- " India's It Rules Vis-à-Vis U.S. Data Protection Regime

Written by: Amanpreet Kaur , LL.M., School of Law, Lovely Professional University

Abstract

In the present scenario, as human interaction is increasing online, privacy protection is becoming a primary concern. The struggle to control personal information is becoming a challenging task for the legal framework. The government and companies collect and share the data of an individual without explicit consent. The kind of surveillance done by technologies like AI threatens individual rights, but for the protection of the data protection laws taking place. By the way, the law information of an individual available online is protected.

There are tools like virtual private networks ( VPNs) which can help individual to protect their own data. Personal information in the business sector plays a vital role as it helps business units to know their customers effectively. No doubt, the government have a valid reason to collect data, that is, the reason for crime prevention. Digital privacy aids in the prevention of cybercrime, such as identity theft. In other countries like the U.S.A., there is a California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which aims to protect the data of individuals. Data privacy is the safety and truthful utilisation and handling of personal information. Ensuring proper statistical safety reduces breaches of sensitive information, identity theft, and cybercrimes.

KEYWORDS: - Virtual Private Network (VPNs), data privacy, cyber crimes

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