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Long Arm of Law Reaches in Cyberspace: Protecting Right to Privacy in Digital Era

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G A Solanki

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The right to privacy is a fundamental human right that has become increasingly important in the digital era. With the rise of technology and the internet, people are generating and sharing more personal information than ever before, and this information can be easily accessed by governments, corporations, and other third parties. The right to privacy is enshrined in International Human Rights Law, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It includes the right to control how one's personal information is collected, used, and shared, as well as the right to be free from surveillance and unreasonable searches and seizures. In the digital era, the right to privacy is particularly important because of the sheer amount of personal information that is collected and stored by technology, companies and governments. This information can include everything from search histories and location data to emails and social media posts. To protect the right to privacy in the digital era, many countries have passed laws and regulations governing the collection and use of personal information. These laws often require companies to obtain consent from users before collecting their data and to provide them with tools to control how their data is used. They also require governments to obtain a warrant before conducting surveillance on individuals. However, there are still many challenges to protecting the right to privacy in the digital era.

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