Abstract

AI is a mirror, reflecting not only our intellect, but our values and fears.” The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence technology and its integration in our day to day lives presents unique challenges to the privacy and data protection of individuals and organizations, making it a central concern in legislative debates around the globe. With UDHR declaring Right to Privacy as a Human right, and the launch of Privacy Guidelines by Organisation for Economic cooperation, and Development (OECD)and United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG), to ensure data privacy and free flow of Data across borders, it became essential for countries to ensure that they are protecting the Privacy of their citizens in line with these International Mandates. The paper aims to analyze how countries with different governance regime i.e. Authoritarian vis. Democratic, approach the governance of Data Privacy in today’s age of Artificial Intelligence and whether or not these regulations are in line with the global standards of privacy as setup by OECD, and UNSTG. By comparing data protection regulations of these countries such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), 2016 of Europe, Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2022 of India, and the Algorithmic Accountability Act, 2023 of USA with Personal Information Data Protection Regulation (PIPL), 2021 of China, Russian Federal Law on Data Protection, 2006, and Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), 2023 of Saudi Arabia, the paper highlights the impact of governance regime of these countries on their approach to privacy regulation. Ultimately, the paper underscores the need for effective data privacy regulation to safeguard fundamental rights in diverse political landscapes.

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