Abstract

Data protection has emerged as one of the most pressing legal and policy concerns in the digital era. Governments worldwide are enacting and refining laws to safeguard individuals’ personal data and ensure privacy protections. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the data protection frameworks in India and the European Union (EU), with a particular focus on the evolving legal landscapes, judicial interpretations, and academic discourse. By examining key statutory provisions, landmark judicial decisions, and scholarly opinions, this research highlights the similarities and differences in how each jurisdiction seeks to protect individual privacy while enabling the free will in the flow of information in the digital economy.

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