Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 62

The judgement of the Supreme Court in 2017 in the case of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (retd.) and Anr. vs. Union of India held that?

Answer options

• A. Right to Privacy is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution.
• B. Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of Art. 21 of the Constitution.
• C. Right to life and personal liberty includes the right to Privacy.
• D. Right to Privacy is the right to be left alone.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The Supreme Court ruled that the Right to Privacy is indeed a fundamental right, thus validating option A as correct. Options B and C, while related to the right to privacy, do not specifically state it as a fundamental right. Option D, although it describes an aspect of privacy, does not capture the full legal significance established by the court.