A REVIEW STUDY TO ANALYZE THE INTERNATIONAL DATA PROTECTION FRAMEWORKS AND BEST PRACTICES AND ANALYSE THEIR APPLICABILITY AND RELEVANCE TO THE INDIAN CONTEXT

Abstract

In recent years, India has witnessed a rapid transformation in its governance structures due to the widespread adoption of e-governance. The term "e-governance" refers to the utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) for the purpose of furthering the delivery of public services, simplifying administrative procedures, and encouraging citizen participation in activities carried out by the government. Despite the fact that this move to digital has resulted in major gains in terms of efficiency, openness, and accessibility, it has also resulted in substantial concerns around the protection of data and the rights to privacy. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the International Data Protection Frameworks and Best Practices, as well as to investigate the applicability and relevance of these frameworks and practices to the Indian context. The purpose of this research is to give a comparative analysis of the legislative framework for data protection in India with international norms, with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union being the most specifically mentioned. When all is said and done, this study makes a contribution to the expanding body of research on data protection and privacy in the digital age by providing a comprehensive examination of the junction between e-governance and privacy rights in India.