International conventions

Right of Privacy is integral part of the Universal Declaration on

Human Rights and International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights, 1966
European Convention on Human Rights: Article 8 recognizes the
right to respect for private and family life
The UN Charter (1945), Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(1948) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
(1966), affirm the natural dignity of man.

India is signatory of all major international conventions which

advocates Right to Privacy. They are The UN Charter (1945),
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and the International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966
Inclusive potential of UID
Power of
identity

Enhanced
Eases
access to
mobility
services
UID
Reach out
Direct
to
benefits to
marginal
poor
groups
2
Privacy concerns and violation of rights
No statutory backing
Wide Mandate
Lack of accountability
Private Players
Seeding
Violation of rights