Book Title: Personal Data Protection in Digital Age: Issues and Challenges
Editor: Dr. Ananya Rahul Bibave
Associate Editor: Dr. Sunita Mane Saware
ISBN: 978-81-970102-6-2
Chapter: 2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/dataprotectionC2/125
Author: Vandana Pawar, Assistant Professor, Modern Law College, Pune, Maharashtra 411016, India.
Abstract:
This chapter provides rapid expansion of technology and globalization that has made data privacy rules more important on a worldwide scale. As societies become more interconnected, the necessity for a consistent international framework controlling data protection becomes clear. This chapter study investigates the diverse landscape of data privacy laws in several nations, examining their origins, important concepts, and the issues provided by different approaches. The report examines the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as a benchmark and investigates its impact on establishing global standards and spawning similar legislation around the world. It provides an in-depth exploration of the international landscape of data privacy, with particular attention to the pivotal roles played by the Organizations for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations (UN) Aligned with EU legislation, the OECD’s guidelines have emerged as global standards, emphasizing fundamental privacy principles applicable globally. This chapter examines these principles, encompassing critical dimensions such as collection limitation, data quality, and accountability. The analysis presented in this paper provides insights into the current state of international data privacy governance on a global scale. Overall, the analysis sheds light on the evolving landscape of international data privacy governance and the attempt to shape its future trajectory.