What is Privacy?

Privacy – the state or condition of freedom from being observed or disturbed by other people and having control relating to the use of your own data. It is the right of individuals to control their personal information, decisions, and actions, free from unwarranted intrusion or surveillance. It encompasses the ability to protect personal space, identity, communication, and information from being accessed or disclosed without consent.

Key Aspects of Privacy:

1. Personal Autonomy: The ability to make decisions about one’s own life, body, and personal data without outside interference.
2. Confidentiality: Ensuring that personal information, communications, and activities are kept secret and only shared with trusted parties under agreed-upon terms.
3. Control Over Information: The right to determine what personal information is collected, how it is used, who it is shared with, and the ability to access and correct that information.
4. Freedom from Surveillance: Protection against being monitored or tracked without consent, whether by governments, companies, or individuals.