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Emerging Threats and Countermeasures in Cybersecurity
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Emerging Threats and Countermeasures in Cybersecurity

by Gulshan Shrivastava, Rudra Pratap Ojha, Shashank Awasthi, Kavita Sharma, Himani Bansal
December 2024
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
544 pages
18h 5m
English
Wiley-Scrivener
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19Data Privacy and Protection: Legal and Ethical Challenges

Oladri Renuka1, Niranchana RadhaKrishnan2*, Bodapatla Sindhu Priya1, Avula Jhansy1 and Soundarajan Ezekiel3

1Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India

2Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India

3Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, USA

Abstract

This chapter explores data privacy in the digital era. It examines legal and ethical challenges arising from technological advancements and data-driven processes. Fundamental data privacy principles are discussed such as the right to privacy, consent, and confidentiality. The chapter analyses the impact of legal frameworks, focusing on the GDPR and similar laws, on businesses and individuals. Ethical concerns about personal data collection, algorithmic biases, and emerging technologies, like AI and IoT, are addressed. The intricate balance between data privacy and national security is explored highlighting tensions between individual rights and public safety. In conclusion, the chapter emphasizes the significance of robust legal frameworks and ethical guidelines for safeguarding data privacy while promoting responsible data handling practices.

Keywords: Data privacy and protection, legal and ethical challenges, fundamental concepts of data privacy, importance of personal data, privacy and data protection relationship, global data protection ...

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