Privacy Rights in the Digital Age

Privacy Rights in the Digital Age Course Code Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Date Introduction Privacy has always been important to human existence. As more data are digitized and shared online, the confidentiality of information is becoming more crucial. However, due to its perceived importance, data should be managed under data privacy. People are at risk regarding protecting their data, meaning it is not just a business issue [1]. The more one knows about it; the better one can protect themselves from various threats. Kearns defines “data privacy” as the protection of sensitive personal data, often known as personally identifiable information (PII) and personal health information (PHI) [2]. However, this usually includes financial information, health and medical information, social security numbers, and basic but private details like dates of birth, complete names, and residences. According to Post, data privacy extends beyond the personally identifiable information (PII) of a company’s clients and workers [3]. It also includes the data supporting its operations, such as exclusive development and research or financial data demonstrating how money is allocated inside the business. Recent events have shown that horrible things happen when private information falls into the wrong hands. This paper analyzes the research topic from three perspectives: the employees/broader social acceptance perspective, the employers’/organizational perspective, and Defence/Law Enforcement perspective. Employees/Individuals/Wider Social Acceptance Perspective The idea of employees’ privacy is in jeopardy because of the internet