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A Critical Analysis on Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Violations: Legal Frameworks and Judicial Responses
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Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping human interactions, governance, and corporate decision-making. However, its exponential growth has triggered significant concerns regarding privacy violations, data misuse, and regulatory gaps. The intersection of AI and privacy presents complex legal challenges, particularly in jurisdictions where data protection laws are still evolving. AI-powered surveillance, predictive analytics, and facial recognition systems raise ethical and legal questions concerning consent, data ownership, and algorithmic bias. Legal frameworks across the globe, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) in India, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, attempt to address AI-related privacy concerns. However, these regulations often fall short in comprehensively regulating AI?s autonomous decision-making and intrusive data practices. Courts worldwide have begun to interpret privacy rights in the context of AI, yet judicial responses remain inconsistent and fragmented. This research aims to critically examine the gaps in existing privacy laws and the judicial approach to AI-driven privacy breaches. By adopting a comparative legal analysis, it will assess global best practices and propose a framework for harmonizing AI governance with fundamental privacy rights. The study argues that a robust legal framework, combined with ethical AI deployment, judicial oversight, and regulatory accountability, is crucial to safeguarding privacy in an AI-dominated world. To critically analyze the impact of Artificial Intelligence on privacy rights, assess the adequacy of existing legal frameworks and judicial responses, and propose legal reforms for stronger privacy protection in the AI era.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1709275,
author = {Dr. Neena Hamid},
title = {A Critical Analysis on Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Violations: Legal Frameworks and Judicial Responses},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {1183-1191},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709275.pdf},
abstract = {Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping human interactions, governance, and corporate decision-making. However, its exponential growth has triggered significant concerns regarding privacy violations, data misuse, and regulatory gaps. The intersection of AI and privacy presents complex legal challenges, particularly in jurisdictions where data protection laws are still evolving. AI-powered surveillance, predictive analytics, and facial recognition systems raise ethical and legal questions concerning consent, data ownership, and algorithmic bias. Legal frameworks across the globe, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) in India, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, attempt to address AI-related privacy concerns. However, these regulations often fall short in comprehensively regulating AI?s autonomous decision-making and intrusive data practices. Courts worldwide have begun to interpret privacy rights in the context of AI, yet judicial responses remain inconsistent and fragmented. This research aims to critically examine the gaps in existing privacy laws and the judicial approach to AI-driven privacy breaches. By adopting a comparative legal analysis, it will assess global best practices and propose a framework for harmonizing AI governance with fundamental privacy rights. The study argues that a robust legal framework, combined with ethical AI deployment, judicial oversight, and regulatory accountability, is crucial to safeguarding privacy in an AI-dominated world. To critically analyze the impact of Artificial Intelligence on privacy rights, assess the adequacy of existing legal frameworks and judicial responses, and propose legal reforms for stronger privacy protection in the AI era.},
month = {June},
}