The right to privacy is a legal concept that has been used in numerous legal systems to limit government and private actions that infringe on people's privacy. The right to privacy is our ability to maintain a domain around us that includes all of the things that are a part of us, such as our body, home, property, thoughts, feelings, secrets, and identity. The right to privacy allows us to choose which parts of this domain can be accessed by others and to control the extent, manner, and timing of the use of those parts we choose to disclose. In today's world, there are numerous challenges to privacy. Any threat or series of connected threats to unlawfully utilise or expose to the public, Personally Identifiable Non-Public Information misappropriated from an Insured is referred to as a Privacy Threat. Personal data sharing, data transfer across unsecured methods, and insiders and poorly-trained workers are just a few of the privacy dangers. We as a team would love to make people aware of the importance of privacy . How setting boundries gives more space for a person to grow as an individual . How people often don’t realise that they are interfering in the private space of others through various means such as social media . In this era of digital deluge one must know how to respect people and not to trespass their private space . we also aim on spreading awareness about how people must protect themselves from such dangers and how they must be cautious while sharing their data . Privacy has become a basic necessity , it has become as important as breathing oxygen
Saajan Aaye, Sawan Aaya Aaye – Harivansh Rai Bachchan
I chose this poem written by Harivansh Rai Bachchan because he is a renowned Hindi author and is an inspiration for many people. His poems have been published in many newspapers and magazines.I personally like the way how he writes his poems and describes everything in detail.
Now the days have changed, the clocks have changed, Saajan has come, Sawan has come. The burning breath of the earth My breath filled with heat, If Sarsi's chest broke The wound got deep on me,
Is destiny - in the seasons of nature relationship somewhere unknown, Now the days have changed, the clocks have changed, Saajan has come, Sawan has come. When the storm arose , who shook the gap in the amber, opened the hundred closed doors of the mind within a moment,
When the gust came in Madhuvan carrying the message of the beloved - there was no sunshine that did not bring shadow. Now the days have changed, the clocks have changed, Saajan has come, Sawan has come.
When the lightning from the courtyard of the cube signaled to the eyes, my unconscious hope again warned,
Like someone sprinkle water on the withering rosary , o' then breathe life into it. Now the days have changed, the clocks have changed, Saajan has come, Sawan has come. The excitement grew when Avni were thrilled my part, like magic wood from touching a two with the
watered-bit jugular Ppihe bid cuckoo wet-C, juice-dipped, Utraya tone song new I sing now day return, The clocks changed, Saajan came, Sawan came. - translation by Sahil Aggarwal
Hindi version of the poem -
PRIVACY IS POWER
Consider yourself to have a master key to your life. A key or password that grants access to your home's front door, your bedroom, your diary, your computer, your phone, your car, and your safe. Would you make copies of the key and distribute them to strangers? It's probably not the best idea. It’s just a matter of time until someone abuses it, right? So, why are you prepared to give up your privacy to almost everyone who asks? When you surrender that key, your privacy, to someone you love, you will be able to experience proximity, and they will utilise it to your advantage. People who care about you may utilise your birthday to plan a surprise birthday party for you; they may keep a record of your preferences in order to locate you the right present. However, not everyone will exploit access to your personal life to your advantage. Fraudsters may use your date of birth to mimic you while committing a crime; businesses may exploit your preferences to entice you into a poor bargain. You may believe you have nothing to conceal or fear. You are wrong! You have a lot to conceal and a lot to fear, as evidenced by the fact that you don't go about exposing your passwords or giving others copies of your house keys. You may believe your privacy is protected since you are a nobody. Don't undervalue yourself. Businesses and governments would not go to such lengths to snoop on you if you were not so essential. Businesses want you to spend your money on them. Hackers are eager to get sensitive information or photographs in order to blackmail you. Insurance companies want your money as well, as long as you are not too risky, and they need your data to determine that. Employers want to know everything about the people they hire, including whether or not they think you'll fight for your rights. You have a body; public and private organisations would like to learn more about it, maybe experiment with it, and learn more about other bodies like yours. You have an identity, and thieves may use it to conduct crimes in your name while you pay the price. You have personal ties. You are someone's child, someone's neighbour, someone's teacher, lawyer, or barber. They can contact other people via you. That's why applications ask for permission to access your contacts. As you can see, you are a highly significant person. You are a source of power. By now, most people are aware that their data is worth money. But your data is not valuable only because it can be sold. For Instance, Facebook and Google do not sell your data. They sell the power to influence you. They sell the power to show you ads, and the power to predict your behaviour. Personal data bestows power on those who collect and analyse it, and that is what makes it so coveted. - Sanskar Bhatia
DRAWING ON PRIVACY
Privacy is a basic human right of all living beings. Information about ones self should be private and secure and it should be upon them whether to disclose it or not. The lock thus symbolises all the information that should be kept private and secure.the laptop represents all the information stored in its data and on the cloud which is being hacked and disclosed without permission . The documents are vital personal information which is supposed to be kept safe and secure. There are eyes everywhere and we are being watched without our permission even in our own homes. I have used normal are paper and have used acrylic paints and coloured pencils. No colour scheme was adhered to but there is light wash over the painting except for the lock to highlight it - Vanshika maru
UNSPOKEN VOICES OF PRIVACY
Initially being an inherent human right .. Privacy has become a dangerous plight …. Often mistaken for security ….. It brings people in the state of obscurity … what one feels when their privacy gets invaded… Is just like their freedom getting faded The mind starts to see that tag of arrest.. It makes them cautious of everything they admire and detest It makes us suffocated , distressed , isolated buzzing around like a bee making our opinions annihilated The mind behind the bars…. Feels like there were eyes stocking for hours ….. It seems like when people dont have any work to do …. They add your business in their to do ... That is where they cross the line and hide ... violating others integrity and pride - by Leanne mathew
PRIVACY
Oh you who are shy of the popular eye, (Though most of us seek to survive it) Just think of the goldfish who wanted to die Because she could never be private. There are pebbles and reeds for aquarium needs Of eel and of pike who are bold fish; But who gives a thought to a sheltering spot For the sensitive soul of a goldfish?
So the poor little thing swam around in a ring, In a globe of a crystalline crudity; Swam round and swam round, but no refuge she found From the public display of her nudity; No weedy retreat for a cloister discreet, From the eye of the mob to exempt her; Can you wonder she paled, and her appetite failed, Till even a fly couldn't tempt her?
I watched with dismay as she faded away; Each day she grew slimmer and slimmer. From an amber hat burned, to a silver she turned Then swiftly was dimmer and dimmer. No longer she gleamed, like a spectre she seemed, One morning I anxiously sought her: I only could stare-she no longer was there . . . She'd simply dissolved in the water.
So when you behold bright fishes of gold, In globes of immaculate purity; Just think how they'd be more contented and free If you gave them a little obscurity. And you who make laws, get busy because You can brighten he lives of untold fish, If its sadness you note, and a measure promote To Ensure Private Life For The Goldfish. - Poem by Robert service Paraphrased version of PRIVACY by robert service Oh, so you are shy of being popular Though most of us want it Just give a thought to the goldfish, who wanted to die Because she could never be non-public. There are lots of pebbles and reeds for aquarium needs Of eel and pike who are intrepid fish; But who gives a thought to give a sheltering spot to the delicate soul of a goldfish? So the unfortunate thing swam around in a ring, In a globe of a crystalline crudity; She swam round and round, but no haven she found From the exhibition of her nudity; No weedy retreat for cloister discreet, From the eye of the mob to free her; Can you wonder that her appetite failed and she became pale, Till even a fly couldn't tempt her? I watched with consternation as she faded away; Each day she became thinner and thinner. From an amber hat burned, to a silver she turned Then swiftly she became dingy and dingy. No longer she shimmered, like a spectre she seemed, I only could stare-she no longer was there, She was dead in the water. So when you behold bright fishes of gold, In globes of pristine purity; Just think how they'd be more contented and free If you gave them a little privacy. And people who make laws, get busy because You can brighten the lives of untold fish, If its sadness you note, and a measure promote To ensure private life for the Goldfish. Adapted from Robert Service- Privacy -Paraphrased by Ankush yadav
ACTIVITY 1
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Privacy is the ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves or information about themselves and thereby express themselves selectively. It is important for the protection of human dignity and is one of the essential pillars for a democratic nation. It supports one’s own rights and others rights as well. Warren and Brandis have very eloquently explained that “once a civilization has made a distinction between the ‘outer’ and ‘inner’ man, between the life of the soul and life of the body, the private sphere in which man may become and remain himself”. This implies that privacy does not merely involve the body but extends to integrity, personal autonomy, data, speech, assent, dissent, movement, thought, identity (true). Therefore it is a neutral relationship between persons, group or groups and persons where no unwanted or intrusive interference or violation of personal liberty takes place. Every modern society has accepted that privacy is essential and it has recognized it not just on humanitarian grounds but also in the eyes of law. Privacy is a fundamental human right, enshrined in numerous international human rights instruments. It is central to the protection of human dignity and forms the basis of any democratic society. It also supports and reinforces other rights, such as freedom of expression, information, and association. We live in a world where technology and privacy both have become a necessity and have been dominating us and our lifestyles. We all need our space and our privacy be it in real life or in the technological world but are we really safe from the harms of the online world? Is our data really private and safe from others or is it sold or exposed by the so-called technological entrepreneurs. There have been many instances in the past where the data of the users were exposed and were taken by them without their permission and consent. Global cybersecurity spending has exceeded $1 trillion in the past 4 years which ironically shows how safe we are in the technological world and our private data isn't secure really. Since the global surveillance disclosure of 2013, initiated by ex-NSA employee Edward Snowden, the right to privacy has been a subject of international debate. Government agencies, such as the NSA, CIA, RA&W, and GCHQ, have engaged in mass, global surveillance. Some current debates around the right to privacy include whether privacy can co-exist with the current capabilities of intelligence agencies to access and analyze many details of an individual's life; whether or not the right to privacy is forfeited as part of the social contract to bolster defence against supposed terrorist threats; and whether threats of terrorism are a valid excuse to spy on the general population. The private sector also threatens the right to privacy—particularly technology companies, such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Yahoo that use and collect personal data. These concerns have been strengthened by scandals, including the Facebook - Cambridge Analytica data scandal, which focused on psychographic company Cambridge Analytica which used personal data from Facebook to influence large groups of people. Facebook has also been caught in trouble by whistle-blowers in the past where they have alleged and proved that the data of users is not safe amongst the company. Does it distinctly show that big firms don't care about a very major component on the internet and media i.e. privacy? Yes, they don't. We aren't safe and private on the Internet and media and there needs to be a strong action on such instances so that people don't have the fear of their private data being turned into public. The right to privacy is an inherent part of Article 21 also known as the act which protects life and personal liberty as a part of the personal privileges granted by the part III of the constitution of India. Over the years it has developed an extended dimension in the courts of India. The right to privacy is one such right that came into existence after widening the spectrums of article 21. The covenant Article 17 also contributes a small yet significant role in the right to privacy and states that no one shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy, family, home, or correspondence. Here is an example of how this right was recognized in the courts in India. Kharak Singh vs The state of Uttar Pradesh case The petitioner Mr. Kharak Singh was accused to be a part of a dacoity case but he was released as there was no sufficient evidence against him.The police opened up a history sheet against him and started a surveillance operation against him which included the Police constables keeping a constant watch on the movements of the petitioner, making domiciliary visits, reporting to the police station at night just to ensure his presence. The court ruling decided that the domiciliary visits that were held under The regulation 236 (b) were unconstitutional and this was because it constrained ‘personal liberty which was a part of article 21 There are many indirect references to the right of privacy in the Indian constitution such as Article 19 Despite Privacy not being keenly recognized legally we see that the law is broadening and we would hopefully see the protection of this impeccable right. On the most intimate and personal matters concerning an individual’s life, each individual ought to be free to make his or her decisions without the government telling them what they can and cannot do. If their actions do not affect others, they should be free to affect themselves. The moral quest at all times is to change the law from what the law is to what the law ought to be. The law ought to be an institution that leaves people a private sphere of decision-making where governments will not intrude. A good privacy Amendment would work to align the law with these moral facts. A privacy Amendment would narrow the gap between the law - Team 6 ( Sanskar, Vanshika, Ankush, Leanne and Sahil )
TOP 3 MOTIVATION
Our group reviewed the texts on https://eumindhrlit2021leconte.weebly.com/ by Leconte de Lisle High School Our top three picks were: 1.gender equality 2.privacy 3.contraception and abortion
GENDER EQUALITY We went through the article written by the partner school on gender equality and were astonished by the fact that similar to India, Reunion Islands also have the same situation like India i.e. gender inequalities and dissimilar to India the least qualified people have a higher chances to get a job. The most disturbing fact was that woman on average face more violence, predominantly sexual violence that too in public unlike here where though there is high rate of sexual harrasment and violence but not very high in public.The article ended on a optimistic note that with harmonious efforts the gender inequalities can be ceased.
PRIVACY We totally agree with all the points mentioned on the right to privacy. Privacy is a very important thing and each of us have the right to protect our privacy. The speaker has talked about an individual keeping his/her life a secret, a person getting charged if he discloses an individual’s private life without their consent and all the main points related to privacy. We personally are happy to hear that the French Government is taking the right to privacy seriously. So, we think that the speaker has explained all the points which all countries should follow.
CONTRACEPTION AND ABORTION- by Alix Our team strongly agrees with the views that the partner school has conveyed about abortion .Abortion is a double death syndrome which kills and the child and the mother due to the unsafe methods . No human must be a “mistake”. Abortion is still a taboo in may places . We must spread awareness about the anxiety and hysteria faced by women who are forced to become parents .The article clearly explains how abortion must be made a right and how it is not a method of contraception .Responsibility is not something that must be forced it should be one's choice
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
The communication with the other school was fine. Due to the other school being unprepared, we had a casual conversation instead of a formal one. The students at the other end of the video conference seemed a little shy, but as the conversation moved ahead, they seemed to open themselves up. The repeatedly rescheduling of the video conference by the other institution was troublesome. Unfortunately, the student exchange could not take place due to the presence of COVID-19 but overall, it was a fun experience.
REFLECTIONS
Here are our individual reflections:
Although online the EUMIND project was a beautiful experience this year. It helped me understand various human rights, right to privacy in particular. I performed a deep research on the topic of privacy and learned how privacy of individuals is violated on a daily basis and wrote an essay about it.I was hoping that there would be a physical exchange, but we had to satisfy ourselves with a virtual one. I had a great time interacting with the other schools and understanding their perspective on human rights.This was my first time participating in EUMIND and it was a fun, unique and a memorable experience. I am looking forward to being a part of it again.
- SANSKAR
Our team worked on the rights of privacy of individuals .While doing the research I came across many legal terms and cases where people's privacy was violated.Our team divided the topics in sub parts and each of us wrote articles and combined them.I had a lovely interaction with the partner school and was able to see their views on various topics like gender equality,abortion.If given an opportunity to have done differently I would have loved to have dwelt deeper into the topic and have more interactions with the partner school based on the topic.It is interesting how things and opinions vary from region to region and across different cultures.
- LEANNE
For me, Eumind was a wonderful experience as I had a got a chance to experience intercultural communication between two different schools and two different continents (indirectly) in the pandemic stricken time. I had a chance to explore obscure topics in this intercultural event and it helped me to broaden my knowledge about various human rights and how many rights are often overlooked by both common citizens and the social activists. I was fascinated by my group's work and it also allowed me to broaden my knowledge about one of the fundamental rights of human beings i.e. Right To Privacy.
- ANKUSH
Eumind was a project where I had the best experience and learnt a lot of things. I learnt to work as a team and understood how important is teamwork in our lives. Our team chose the topic on the ‘right to privacy’ where we wrote about what we think of privacy and how it is important in an individual’s life. From this I gained a lot of information about privacy and why it is so important. I had the chance to interact with a foreign school where I gained the confidence to speak with people. I learnt about the French culture, what those students think about privacy and what their government is doing to protect privacy in their country. At last, I want to thank my school for giving me an opportunity to participate in such an informative and confidence booster project.
- SAHIL
Eumind has given me a great opportunity to express myself in a creative manner.It was an amazing experience and I got to learn a lot of things especially about human rights but also about working as a team, how to communicate effectively and also meeting all deadlines in assignments and projects.Eumind gave me a chance to interact with other students from different parts of the world and learn things about their culture.It has helped me increase my knowledge and also my confidence in speaking and also communicating my thoughts in the form of words.Im thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this event and look forward to participate in many more.