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I. Privacy is the core element of an individual autonomy because the right to privacy protects one against unwarranted intrusion.

1.1 Advancements in information communication technology have improved information-sharing and real-time communication.

1.1.1 Improved access to information fosters democratic participation because people can make informed decisions (Lee-Geiller and Lee, p.212).

1.2 In the digital age, however, data automation has made it easier for government and private actors to collect data on individuals, groups, and communities.

1.2.1 Detection devices are being used to track peoples’ preferences and movements without their consent or awareness (Chua et al, p.164).

1.2.2 The ever-advancing digital age is proving to be a challenge to national and international laws on data protection.

1.2.2.1 Digital tools can be used to gather the information that can be used to conduct different forms of ill-treatment.

1.3 This proposal seeks to identify the best practices for the protection and promotion of the human right to privacy in the digital age.

II. As a consumer, I am increasingly being concerned with how my data is being used.

1.1 The right to privacy forms the basis for other human rights and the protection of human dignity.

1.1.1 Organizations are leveraging data breaches to treat user privacy and data protection as product features (Chua et al, p.160).

1.1.2 Historically, organizations have worked towards gathering and monetizing data about users.

1.2 There is a need to encourage privacy-friendly products and services in the market.

1.2.1 Policymakers are also encouraged to continuously update legal protections to keep up with advancements in processing personal data.

1.3 Threats such as terrorism encourage surveillance and monitoring practices.

1.3.1 Under such circumstances, people should be informed about the type of monitoring and data collection being practiced.

1.3.2 There is a need for fact-finding research on ways to strengthen and protect the human right to privacy.

Advancing Right to Privacy in the Digital Age

Privacy is the core element of an individual autonomy because the right to privacy protects one against unwarranted intrusion. Advancements in information communication technology have improved information-sharing and real-time communication. Improved access to information fosters democratic participation because people can make informed decisions (Lee-Geiller and Lee, p.212). In the digital age, however, data automation has made it easier for government and private actors to collect data on individuals, groups, and communities. Detection devices are being used to track peoples’ preferences and movements without their consent or awareness (Chua et al, p.164). The ever-advancing digital age is proving to be a challenge to national and international laws on data protection. Digital tools can be used to gather the information that can be used to conduct different forms of ill-treatment. This proposal seeks to identify the best practices for the protection and promotion of the human right to privacy in the digital age.

As a consumer, I am increasingly being concerned with how my data is being used. The right to privacy forms the basis for other human rights and the protection of human dignity. Organizations are leveraging data breaches to treat user privacy and data protection as product features (Chua et al, p.160). Historically, organizations have worked towards gathering and monetizing data about users. There is a need to encourage privacy-friendly products and services in the market. Policymakers are also encouraged to continuously update legal protections to keep up with advancements in processing personal data. Threats such as terrorism encourage surveillance and monitoring practices. Under such circumstances, people should be informed about the type of monitoring and data collection being practiced. There is a need for fact-finding research on ways to strengthen and protect the human right to privacy.

Works Cited Chua, Hui Na, et al. "Compliance to personal data protection principles: A study of how organizations frame privacy policy notices." Telematics and Informatics 34.4 (2017): 157-170. Web. Lee-Geiller, Seulki and Taejun David Lee. "Using government websites to enhance democratic E-governance: A conceptual model for evaluation." Government Information Quarterly 36.2 (2019): 208-225. Web. https://discuss.tp4.ir/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9891d993b0e0572759505c39f0d985dd2383d70f.pdf.