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PAPER ID:IJIM/Vol. 7(XI)/March 2023/46-51/10
AUTHOR : Dr. Naresh Kumar
TITLE: PERSONAL DATA AND PRIVACY: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
ABSTRACT: Many researchers collect personal data through the internet during research or surveys. However, people are increasingly suspicious of how their personal data is being used. In this paper, the investigator will explore the challenges and issues that arise when collecting personal data such as name, age, address, income, caste, family background, etc. while carrying out research. To achieve this objective, a survey of 100 research scholars was conducted to understand the concerns regarding the privacy of personal data. The survey will be conducted online and telephonically, and 100 post-graduate/doctoral students of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra were surveyed. As a major findings, it has been found that 70% respondents feel uneasy to provide information through online mode and feel most comfortable to share information with Govt. Offices as compare to others and major element with regard to personal data privacy is self-awareness.
KEYWORDS: Personal Data Privacy, Data Security, Data Privacy