Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) Explained | Article 21, Privacy Rights & DPDP Act 2023 | UPSC Polity

Описание: Can a person erase their digital past? The Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) has emerged as a significant constitutional and digital governance issue in India following recent High Court judgments protecting individuals from the long-term consequences of online exposure. The doctrine seeks to balance an individual's right to privacy, dignity, and reputation against the principles of transparency, open justice, and public interest.

In this video, we examine the concept of the Right to be Forgotten, its constitutional foundation under Article 21, the impact of the landmark K.S. Puttaswamy judgment, provisions under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and the key judicial limitations governing its application. This topic is highly relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains under Polity, Governance, and Emerging Technology Laws.

In this video:

• Meaning and scope of the Right to be Forgotten (RTBF)
• Difference between de-indexing and permanent erasure of records
• Constitutional basis under Article 21 and the Right to Privacy
• Role of the DPDP Act, 2023 and IT Rules, 2021
• Important judicial exceptions and limitations of RTBF
• UPSC-focused MCQ on privacy rights and digital governance

Why Important for UPSC?

Prelims:

• Article 21 and evolving dimensions of Fundamental Rights
• Right to Privacy and the K.S. Puttaswamy judgment
• DPDP Act, 2023 and data protection framework
• IT Rules, 2021 and intermediary responsibilities
• Distinction between de-indexing and deletion of information

Mains:

• Balancing privacy, dignity, and open justice in a digital society
• Constitutional challenges of data governance and digital rights
• Judicial interpretation of emerging Fundamental Rights
• Data protection, digital governance, and individual liberties
• Ethical and legal implications of regulating online information


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