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Volume 04 Issue II
September, 2024
KDU Law Journal ISSN 2783 - 8870
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka

Privacy Considerations in the Age of Digital
Transformation in Emerging Bharat
Rumi Dhar *
Sonia Nath **

Abstract
In today’s technologically advanced world, the concept of privacy has
become more critical than ever before. With the digital transformation
sweeping across the globe, individuals’ privacy has come under intense
scrutiny. This is especially true in emerging economies, where rapid
technological advancements reshape the societal landscape. However,
the digital revolution has also posed a significant challenge to individual
privacy on digital platforms. The unauthorized access, collection,
storage, and utilization of personal sensitive data have become a
great concern. With the increasing reliance on digital platforms for
communication, financial transactions, and other activities, individuals’
risk having their sensitive information compromised. The enactment
of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 aims to establish
a comprehensive framework for processing and protecting personal
sensitive data in India. The first section of the article discusses the
various ways digital transformation has influenced privacy, and
the second section discusses the existing legal provisions in India
concerning data privacy. Finally, the article concludes with the need
for robust data protection laws and regulations, as well as increased
awareness and education on privacy rights and best practices for
individuals and organizations. This paper aims to examine the aspects
of data privacy in the context of digital transformation in emerging

* Ph.D.(MGKVP,Varanasi), (LL.M. (Gauhati) LL.B. (Assam), Assistant Professor, Department
of Law, Nagaland University, India
** LL.M. (Assam), B.A. LL.B. (Assam), Research Scholar, Department of Law, Nagaland
University, India
law.faculty@kdu.ac.lk
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