Citation:

Hemant Jahav, Sameer D. Joshi, 2023. "Use of Information Technology and Channels as a tool for Prevention of Violation of Right to Privacy – Challenges and Governance" ESP Journal of Engineering & Technology Advancements  3(4)no1: 31-33.

Abstract:

There are enormous privacy threats and challenges in today’s technologically developing world. Different sections of the society are exposed to threats as to privacy. The 21st century has witnessed a number of cases on internet privacy, a peep into the personal life of citizens. Technological development could be like a sword which cuts, many cases are witnesses to this like Google map, right of being online anonymous, mobile phone tracking, surveillance etc which have close tie to safety and freedom of expression. The development of search engines and World Wide Web aid in users to infiltrate in order to seek the information, browse history; violate human rights such as freedom of privacy and compromise third parties rights. There have been many sex and MMS abuse leading to different types of scandals in India. Bulk messaging has also been used as a tool for phishing. There are many unsolicited telemarketing calls and text messages which pose a threat to privacy even if the number is has been listed under the DND Category. In cyberspace users’ rights to privacy and freedom of expression, are infringed by government monitoring and surveillance (authorities), Internet intermediaries, corporate sector, Banks and Financial Institutions in the form of data secrecies and other users.

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Keywords:

Privacy Threats, Surveillance, Safety, Freedom of Expression, Monitoring.