Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government

Abstract

The instance study is unique of its nature providing a comprehensive analysis on right of
privacy and data protection laws in Pakistan with special reference to CCTV surveillance; its
scope in the light of judgments of Apex or Higher Courts in Pakistan. It finds that right of
privacy is interconnected with other fundamental right of life or right of dignity. CCTV
surveillance in Pakistan is ever increasing and posing a threat to right of privacy; it deliberates
the arguments about such surveillance in public or private domains and its legality. Further, it
tries to intricate the existing legal framework in Pakistan either working as a mean of safeguard
for privacy or a source of infringement of it for or against CCTV surveillance. Meanwhile, the
study also presents critical analysis of the Proposed Data Protection Bill (PDPB), 2020 in the
light of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), 2018.