Human Rights and Cybersecurity: Reinforcing Legal Protections for Personal Data
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In light of international law and the challenges posed by the digital age, this study examines the protection of personal data as a fundamental human right. The protection of personal data is recognized as a form of human rights protection in several legal documents, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Human rights are universal rights that are inherent in every individual. To examine the regulation of personal data protection and its consequences for human rights, this study employs a normative juridical approach with an analytical descriptive nature. The findings demonstrate that, despite laws protecting personal information, problems such as invasions of privacy, a lack of public awareness, and lax law enforcement remain serious issues. To establish a secure framework, governments, the private sector, and society must work together. The state's role in ensuring legal certainty and safeguarding the right to personal data through effective legislation was also highlighted. The protection of personal data should be a top concern in the digital age to respect the privacy and dignity of individuals, as well as to increase public trust in institutions and companies
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