Recognition of Personal Data Protection as a Fundamental Human Right in the Digital Age: A Critical Evaluation The digital age has transformed the scale, scope, and nature of data generation and processing, embedding personal data into the fabric of modern life. From social media and mobile applications to biometric systems and artificial intelligence, the collection … Continue reading Critically evaluate the recognition of personal data protection as a fundamental human right in the digital age. Analyze its normative foundations in international human rights instruments, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Discuss the role of state and non-state actors in safeguarding data privacy, the challenges posed by surveillance, data capitalism, and cross-border data flows, and the implications for individual autonomy, dignity, and democratic accountability.