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KDU Law Journal Volume 04 Issue II
September, 2024
(Retd). V Union of India (2017). This provides a strong legal
foundation for privacy protection.
(b) The Act puts forth various provisions and guidelines to ensure
that an individual’s privacy is safeguarded and that their personal
information is not misused or exploited by unauthorized parties.
Weaknesses of the Existing Legal Framework:
(a) Delay implementation of data protection legislation leaves
a significant gap in the legal framework as technology is
developing at an unprecedented rate making comprehensive
data protection uncertain.
(b) The Act does not adequately address emerging technologies
and data practices such as artificial intelligence and data
analytics, which pose new challenges to data privacy.
(c) The Act does not specifically address issues such as data
localization and cross-border data sharing, which are key
concerns in the digital age.
In India, where digital literacy levels are still evolving, there is a
pressing need for measures to educate and empower individuals to
understand the implications of sharing their personal data online
and to make informed choices about their privacy.

The Potential Solutions to Address Privacy Considerations
in the Age of Digital Transformation are as Follows:
(a) Implementing EU GDPR-like principles for cross-border data
transfer.
(b) Strengthening data protection laws to keep pace with
technological advancements and changing privacy concerns.
(c) Implementing such measures creates a legal framework that
ensures the privacy rights of individuals are respected and
protected in the age of digital transformation.

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