Legal protection of information privacy in the age of algorithmic decisions
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https://doi.org/10.64184/ajlps.V3.I1.Y2026.P571-603.282Keywords:
Right to privacy, personal data and information, artificial intelligence, constitutional protection, international protectionAbstract
Our research addresses topic (Legal protection of information privacy in the age of algorithmic decisions) about that artificial intelligence technologies cause in a very complex problem she is a violation of individuals’ right to privacy of their personal data and information and what follows from that from is an urgent need for new and detailed legal formulations that guarantee the protection of the right to privacy, This right is no longer as simple as it seems was when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948 and its specific wording was followed by most constitutional legislations in the countries of the world, By doing of artificial intelligence become human rights are being violated With his consent; but without their knowledge or understanding of how this is happening, Our research deals with the statement what is the right to privacy in terms of its statement concept and forms as well as the risks of artificial intelligence right to the privacy such as data collection analysis and use lack of transparency and weak accountability, Our research also addresses the constitutional mechanisms for protecting individuals' right to privacy of their personal data and information in the face of artificial intelligence through constitutional texts and the role of the judiciary in protecting this right, It also addresses international mechanisms for protecting the right to privacy of individuals’ data and information with regard to artificial intelligence through international treaties and the role of international courts in protecting the right to privacy.
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