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KDU Law Journal Volume 04 Issue II
September, 2024
protections for personal information.
Another significant impact of digital transformation on privacy is
the potential for data breaches and cybersecurity threats to personal
information. As per the report of the Hindu on 7 November 2023,
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815 million Indian citizens’ personal data, including Aadhar
numbers and passport details, were sold on the dark web . The
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rapid exchange of personal information in the digital sphere has
made it difficult for individuals to track how their personal data is
used.
The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) devices has further
blurred the line between the physical and digital worlds, creating
new opportunities for surveillance and data collection. Smart
devices such as connected cameras and voice assistance can
potentially record and analyze private conversations or movements,
raising concerns about the erosion of privacy boundaries.
A significant aspect of digital transformation is the rise of cybersecurity
threats and data breaches. The increased reliance on digital technologies
has made personal data vulnerable to unauthorized access and misuse.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) systems
rely on vast amounts of data to train their algorithms and make
decisions. This data includes sensitive information such as personal
details, financial records, health data and more. As these systems
become more advanced and pervasive, the risk of data breaches
and privacy violations also increases. Moreover, there is a lack of
transparency and control over how personal data is used by AI and
ML systems. The lack of transparency can erode trust and lead to
concern about privacy breaches.

25 Nabeel Ahmed, “How the personal data of 815 million Indians got breached- Explained”,
The Hindu, (7 November 2023), (accessed 20 December 2023, 6:00 A.M), https://www.
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