The Revolution of Digital Scams and Right to Privacy in India

Amrutha Bharathan Karamvalappil

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45161

The Revolution of Digital Scams and Right to Privacy in India

Author(s)	Ms. Amrutha Bharathan Karamvalappil
Country	India
Abstract	The integration of digital technologies has transformed the human interaction, commerce and information sharing, starting from shopping to instant messaging; people now rely on digital platforms for almost every aspect of daily life. With great convenience it has drastically increased efficiency and productivity, improved collaboration and communication leading to new innovation and opportunities to learning and adverse knowledge. But, like how the coin has two sides, the advance in technology has its pros and cons. It has led to the introduction of new threats, particularly digital scams. These scams target individuals by breaching personal information and invade their privacy. In India, the rise of digital platforms has expanded the scope of such scams, due to rapid adoption of smart phones and digital payment system, which encompasses activities like phishing, social engineering, and impersonation fraud. These scams exploit gaps in digital literacy and use sophisticated manipulation techniques to deceive users, posing severe risks to financial security and privacy. The right to privacy, established as a fundamental right, ensures every individual a control over their personal information and autonomy in making decisions without interference. The significance of the right to privacy has intensified, owing mostly to the growing influence of social media and the internet in this contemporary digital landscape. This right is frequently compromised by extensive data collection practices by both government and private entities, as well as by cybercriminals. The concept of digital arrest has also emerged and helped in serving as a tool for law enforcement to monitor or restrict online activity for various security purposes. However, the scammers often bypass the security firewalls, threatening individuals to extort money under the pretence of legal action. This paper explores the complex balance between safeguarding citizens from digital scams and upholding their right to privacy in this data-driven digital age.
Keywords	Right to Privacy, Digital Scams, Digital Arrest
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-17
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45161
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9kf7n

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