Privacy is one of the oldest phenomenon of law which has been recognized centuries ago and across the globe. The concept of privacy may have different meanings in different geographies and communities but the crux of it remains the same. Right to privacy is one of the basic rights which allows an individual to be alone and not to be observed or disturbed by other people.
With the advent of modern technology the concept of privacy has taken a different shape. Availability of personal information on internet has let to privacy breaches and various forms of crimes have come into existence. To deter crimes arising out of theft of personal information data protection laws were passed. This book helps to understand the evolution of Right to Privacy in India and the data protection laws which regulate use of personal information in India.
With the advent of modern technology the concept of privacy has taken a different shape. Availability of personal information on internet has let to privacy breaches and various forms of crimes have come into existence. To deter crimes arising out of theft of personal information data protection laws were passed. This book helps to understand the evolution of Right to Privacy in India and the data protection laws which regulate use of personal information in India.