The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Privacy Rights In India
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 26
- 2 min read
Saniya Ansar & Mohd. Anas, B.A. LL.B. (5 Year Integrated), School of Law, Hamdard Institute of Legal Studies & Research (HILSR), Jamia Hamdard
CHAPTER – 1
INTRODUCTION
Artificial intelligence (here in after referred as AI), essentially refers to the stimulus of human brains in machines. These can learn to solve problems, recognize patterns, and make decisions. Also, AI powers technologies like chatbots, voice assistants, facial recognition, and selfdriving cars. It is extensively used in industries such as healthcare, finance, and education to improve effectiveness and correctness. The AI systems operate data to function. They process huge amounts of individual information to make improved decisions in areas like healthcare, finance, education, and governance. We see AI improving accessibility and competence in many ways, from facial recognition at airports to AI-powered customer service bots. But this substantial dependence on data also brings serious privacy dangers. The absence of strict data protection laws makes it easier for authorities to track citizens without clear legal oversight, and this is risky in our daily lives. We, the residents of India, are facing such problems in the arena of facial recognition. It is observed that there is growing use of facial recognition technology (FRT). While it helps in crime deterrence, it also raises alarms about mass surveillance and probable misuse of data. This is the first concern, and the other is data collection. Without consent, for example, many AI-driven applications collect personal data without users’ informed consent. Whether through social media mobile apps or government databases, individuals often do not know how their data is being used or shared, and this lack of transparency is likely to be a direct threat to the right to privacy, which was upheld as a fundamental right by the Supreme Court of India in the Puttaswamy judgment of 2017. This decision significantly influenced discussions on AI governance and data protection. However, concerns remain about AI-driven government surveillance—such as Aadhaar’s biometric identification system—and private companies collecting and processing vast amounts of personal data.
