Right To Be Forgotten In The Digital Age: Examining The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In India's Privacy Landscape

Nayan Vagh, LLM, Gujarat National Law University

ABSTRACT

The digital age has ushered in a profound transformation in the way personal information is processed, shared, and retained, raising pressing concerns about individual privacy. Within this evolving landscape, the Right to Be Forgotten (RTBF) has emerged as a pivotal concept, offering individuals the agency to control their digital identities. This research paper delves into the intricate interplay between the RTBF, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and privacy within the context of India.

The problem is established by recognising the rapid proliferation of AI technologies, which excel in data processing, profiling, and decision-making, and the consequent privacy challenges they pose. The significance of the study lies in its exploration of how India's legal framework and ethical considerations converge to address these challenges. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the RTBF's evolution in India, the implications of AI on privacy, and the future directions that can harmonize technological advancement with individual rights.

How the increasing influence of AI challenges the Right to Be Forgotten in the digital landscape of India is the pivotal issue, the paper adopts a mixed approach with analytical and descriptive notions by combining legal analysis, case studies and ethical considerations towards the possible solutions. The chronology of the main text sequentially follows the abstract, unravelling the complex dimensions of the RTBF, AI, and privacy in India's digital age.

This research contributes to the growing discourse on privacy in the digital era, offering insights into the practical challenges, ethical dilemmas, and legal nuances surrounding RTBF and AI. As India navigates the intricate web of technological advancement and individual privacy, this paper serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, scholars, and stakeholders aiming to strike a harmonious balance between innovation and the protection of fundamental rights.

Keywords: right to be forgotten, artificial intelligence, digital identities, individual rights, right to privacy