Safeguarding Data Privacy: A Comparative Study Of Legal Protections In Brazil And India
- IJLLR Journal
- Dec 28, 2024
- 1 min read
Rohit Tamang, LL.M, CMR University School of Legal Studies, Bangalore
ABSTRACT
This study examines data protection and privacy as fundamental rights in Brazil and India. exploring their legal frameworks, key principles, and challenges. Both countries have implemented legislative measures impired by international vandards such as the GDPR, UDHR, and ICCPR. This study highlights the constitutional status of these rights and the establishment of national data protection authorities in both nations. Despite these advances, the effectiveness of these recent laws remains uncertain, with common challenges, such as balancing privacy with national security concerns and ensuring robust enforcement mechanisms. Utilizing an exploratory and hypothetical deductive methodology, this study underscores the dynamic nature of data privacy issues in the digital age. It is concluded that while Brazil and India have made significant progress in recognizing and safeguarding data privacy ap rights, ongoing efforts are required to address emerging challenges and ensure the effectiveness of these legal protections
Keywords: Data Protection, Privacy Rights, Brazil, India, Legal Frameworks, GDPR, UDHR, ICCPR, Constitutional Rights, National Data Protection Authorities, Enforcement Mechanisms, National Security, Digital Age, Emerging Challenges.
