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Privacy Laws and Regulations for Safeguarding Personal Information in Global Data Protection Frameworks

Author/s

Siddharth Lokesh

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.56106/lss.2021.004

Date of Publication

25 June 2021

Abstract :
In today’s digital era, the intersection of technology and personal information has elevated the significance of privacy laws and data protection to unprecedented heights. This research paper delves deeply into the evolving landscape of privacy regulations, data breaches, and the intricate legal rights encircling personal information in the digital realm. At the heart of this exploration lie pivotal legislative milestones that have reshaped the landscape of privacy. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), implemented in 2018, stands as a cornerstone in data protection, ushering in a new era of stringent guidelines governing the handling of personal data. It forged a path toward enhanced transparency, consent, and individuals’ control over their personal data, setting a global benchmark for data protection laws. Moreover, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), enacted in 2020, represents a pivotal step in granting Californian residents greater control over their personal information. This legislation mandates businesses to disclose data collection practices, provide opt-out options, and furnish access to collected data upon request. The narrative of privacy laws and data protection transcends mere legal frameworks and extends into the terrain of data breaches. Instances of cyberattacks and inadvertent data leaks, such as the Equifax breach and the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, underscore the vulnerabilities inherent in the digital space. These breaches have far-reaching consequences, eroding trust, compromising identities, and exposing individuals to risks like identity theft and unauthorized profiling. Furthermore, this research paper navigates through the ethical quandaries of emerging technologies, including facial recognition, biometric data usage, and surveillance technologies, underscoring the exigency for updated and comprehensive legal frameworks to address these evolving concerns. In essence, this research dissects the complexities, challenges, and societal implications intertwined within the fabric of safeguarding personal data, shaping regulatory frameworks, and redefining societal norms in the digital age.

Keywords :
Data Privacy, Data Protection Laws, GDPR, CCPA, Data Breaches, Personal Information Rights, Digital Privacy Regulations, Cybersecurity and Privacy, Technology and Privacy Laws, Biometric Data Usage.

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