SCRIPT: Digital Privacy –

Good afternoon everyone, today we are here to enlighten everyone here on the topic- Digital
Privacy

1. Icebreaker – Engaging the Audience

Before we start, let me ask you—, how many of you read the privacy policy before installing an
app?"

"Ahh, exactly! We click ‘Agree & Continue’ faster than anything.

"So, today, let’s talk about Digital Privacy—what it really means, why it’s important, and how
much of it we are accidentally giving away!"

2. Story – "The Case of the Mysterious Instagram Ads"

Well I hope everyone is familiar with a genz chatting app, that is Instagram.

"Imagine this—you and your friend are casually talking about a trip to Goa. You don’t type it, you
don’t search for it, just a casual chat. And then, BOOM! The next moment, Instagram starts
showing you flight tickets, hotel deals, and ‘Top 10 Things to Do in Goa’ posts."

"And that’s when you wonder—Is my phone listening to me? Is Mark Zuckerberg sitting with
popcorn, enjoying my conversations?"

"Well, not exactly! But your data—your location, browsing history, and even microphone
access—is constantly being tracked and used to predict what you want. This is the dark side of
digital privacy."

W e want to provide the awareness so i want to tell about some international as well as
indain perspective for the digital privacy rules – to Aware to about the topic concern-

• The European Union: "The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation),2018 is like
the superhero of privacy laws—strict, powerful, and actually gives people control over
their own data. If companies don’t follow it, they can be fined up to 4% of their revenue.
That’s not pocket change, my friends!"

• The Right to Know – "Under GDPR, companies must tell you what data they’re
collecting and why."
• 2. The Right to Say NO – "Companies cannot take your data without your clear
permission. That’s why every website in Europe asks for cookie consent!"
• 3. The Right to Be Forgotten – "If a company has your personal data, you can
request them to delete it forever!"
• 4. Heavy Fines for Violations – "If companies misuse data, they face huge
fines—we’re talking millions of euros!"
• 5. No More Hidden Terms & Conditions – "Companies must write privacy
policies in simple language, not legal jargon!"
 • Landmark Case: Google’s €50 Million Fine Under
GDPR
"Now, let me tell you a real-life example of GDPR in action!"

"In 2019, Google was fined €50 million (around ₹450 crore) for violating GDPR rules.
The issue? Google was not clear about how it was collecting and using personal data for
targeted ads!"

"This was a wake-up call for big tech companies—you can’t just take user data and use
it however you want!"

"Since then, Facebook, Amazon, and other companies have faced similar fines, making
GDPR one of the most powerful digital privacy laws in the world!"

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

. Right to Give & Withdraw Consent – "Now, apps & websites must ask for clear permission
before collecting your data, and you can withdraw it anytime!"

2. Right to Know Where Your Data Goes – "Companies must tell you how they are using
your personal information!"

3. Right to Be Forgotten – "You can now ask companies to delete your data
permanently!"

4. Heavy Fines for Data Misuse – "If companies misuse your data, they can be fined up
to ₹250 crore!"

5. Government Can’t Take Your Data Without Reason – "The government must also
follow rules when accessing personal data!"

Landmark Case: The CoWIN Data Leak Scare (2023)

"Now, let’s talk about a real-life example of why we need data protection laws!"

"In 2023, a hacker claimed that the CoWIN vaccination database was leaked, exposing
personal details of millions of Indians, including Aadhaar numbers and phone numbers!"

"Even though the government denied a major leak, the incident raised a BIG question—Is
our personal data safe?"

"This incident proved that stronger data privacy laws like the DPDP Act are necessary to
hold companies and governments accountable!"

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

1. Right to Know – "Under CCPA, companies must tell you what personal data they collect
and why!"

2. Right to Say NO – "If a company wants to sell your data to advertisers, you can opt out!"

3. Right to Delete – "You can request companies to delete your personal data permanently!"

4. Right to Sue for Data Breach – "If your data is leaked or misused, you can sue the company
and get compensation!"

5. Heavy Fines for Violations – "If companies don’t follow these rules, they can be fined up to
$7,500 per violation!"

Landmark Case: Sephora Fined $1.2 Million for Violating CCPA

"Now, let’s talk about a real-life example of the CCPA in action!"

"In 2022, the luxury beauty brand Sephora was fined $1.2 million for violating the CCPA. Why?
Because they were secretly selling customer data to third-party advertisers without
permission!"

"The California Attorney General’s office caught them and forced them to change their privacy
policies!"

"This case proved that companies CAN be punished for misusing data!"

"Imagine if every country had laws like this—wouldn’t the internet be a safer place?"

The Global Perspective: "International conventions like the UN’s Right to Privacy declaration
reinforce that privacy is not a privilege, but a human right!"

Now lets talk about the infamous case that changed the course of thinking about digital
privacy, that is the Landmark Case – K. S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India (2017)

"In 2017, K. S. Puttaswamy, a 91-year-old retired judge, filed a case in the Supreme Court,
arguing that Privacy should be a Fundamental Right under the Constitution!"

"The government claimed that privacy wasn’t necessary in the digital age—but the
Supreme Court disagreed!"

"A 9-judge bench ruled that Privacy is a Fundamental Right under Article 21 (Right to Life
& Liberty)."

"This case changed everything—how Aadhaar data is handled, how companies store
information, and even India's approach to data protection laws!"

(ishit explain) The digital protection helpline number in India is 1930

7. Conclusion – Closing with a Thought

"So, the next time you install an app and it asks for permission to access your contacts,
camera, microphone or even location, STOP and think: Do they really need it?!"

"Digital privacy isn’t about hiding secrets; it’s about controlling what we share and with whom.

"With strong laws like GDPR, CCPA, and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, we are
moving towards a world where privacy is protected, not exploited. But laws alone are not
enough—awareness is key!" Let’s be responsible digital citizens!"

"Thank you, and may your data stay safe!"