Privacy

Privacy refers to the right and expectation of individuals to keep their personal information and communications confidential and free from unauthorized access or disclosure. It encompasses the ability to control how one’s data is collected, used, and shared, as well as the protection against intrusion into personal spaces, whether physical or digital. Privacy is a fundamental human right recognized in various legal frameworks and is essential for maintaining individual autonomy and dignity. In the context of technology and the internet, privacy involves the safeguarding of personal data from misuse, surveillance, and violations by governments, corporations, or other entities. It includes concepts such as data protection, consent, confidentiality, and the right to be forgotten, reflecting the importance of personal agency in managing one’s own information in the increasingly interconnected world.