An Analysis of The Right To Privacy In The Digital Age
- IJLLR Journal
- Nov 30, 2025
- 1 min read
Divyanshi Singh, LLM, School of Law, Amity University
ABSTRACT
The rapid expansion of digital technologies has fundamentally reshaped the contours of the right to privacy, transforming it from a narrow protection against physical intrusion into a multidimensional safeguard of personal autonomy, data security, and informational selfdetermination. This paper analyses the evolution of privacy jurisprudence in India, tracing its development from early judicial interpretations to the landmark K.S. Puttaswamy judgment, which firmly established privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21. Through an examination of key cases, statutory frameworks, and contemporary digital practices, the research highlights the growing challenges posed by surveillance systems, data extraction by private corporations, and the increasing opacity of algorithmic governance. While constitutional recognition has elevated privacy to a central democratic value, significant gaps remain in enforcement, regulatory oversight, and public awareness. The paper argues that safeguarding privacy in the digital age requires a holistic approach encompassing robust dataprotection laws, transparent state practices, institutional accountability, and greater digital literacy. Ultimately, the study underscores the urgent need for a dynamic, future-oriented privacy regime capable of balancing technological innovation with the fundamental rights of individuals.
