Impact Of Digital Media on Privacy Rights

ABSTRACT

The rapid improvement and increase in digital media have transformed the way it used to work which has raised various concerns about the privacy of the users as almost all the things that a person does are digitally connected through various devices like phones or computers. This research article reviewsthe interaction between digital media and privacy rights provided to people while considering the challenges faced in protecting the privacy of a person in the phase of technological advancement. In India, the right to privacy came to light after the case of K.S Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017). This article also reviews the conflict between the right to freedom of speech and expression given under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, particularly in the case of media, including issues like media trials and unauthorized intervention of media into the private life of a person in the name of freedom of speech and expression. This article reviews the challenges of digital media which include data collection, cyberattacks, and misuse of personal information on social media. Existing legal frameworks like The Information Technology Act, 2000 and the proposed Data protection bill with the role of the Indian Judiciary are also discussed in this research article with various case references.