Introspecting the Digital Dynamics: Reconnecting the Interplay between Privacy, Surveillance, and Governance in the Global Landscape, with a Special Focus on India

Neha Agashe, Anuttama Ghose

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The interconnectedness of our modern society is deeply entangled, and progress in technology has given rise to an intricate web that shapes our everyday lives. This paper endeavours to analyze the intricate dynamics of the present Digital Age, with a primary focus on the ramifications of ubiquitous social media platforms and their consequential impact on democratic norms. Against the backdrop of industrial growth and development, this research probes the profound significance of data as a pivotal driver of the contemporary economy and its multifaced repercussions on individual privacy, human rights, and power structures that operate within and beyond national boundaries. This paper aims to outline a comprehensive analysis of the dichotomy that persists within digitally open and closed societies, accentuating the strategic role of data within the national security framework. The paper further accentuates the varied approaches which are adopted by governments to address digital vulnerabilities, ensuring privacy rights, which a particular emphasis on the unique contours of the Indian landscape. Moreover, the study examines particular aspects of the Indian context, such as the development of privacy paradigms, a thorough examination of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, and a discerning assessment of privacy issues in light of the changing telecommunications laws, thereby highlighting the way in which the country has progressed in managing the intricate convergence of technological advancements, legislative changes, and societal demands.

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Data Protection; Democracy; Digital Governance; National Security; Right to Privacy.

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