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Ensuring Data Protection and Privacy for Transgender Inmates in Indian Prisons: A Legal and Human Rights Perspective

Authors
Priyanka1, *, Sapna Bansal2
1ICFAI University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2G.D Goenka University, Haryana, India
*Corresponding author. Email: priyankagangwar2010@gmail.com
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Priyanka
Available Online 6 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-426-6_19How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Transgender rights; data protection; privacy; prison
Abstract

The right to privacy and data protection is a fundamental human right, yet transgender inmates in Indian prisons face significant violations of these rights. This study examines the legal and human rights implications of data protection and privacy concerns for transgender individuals in the prison system. It highlights issues such as the unauthorized disclosure of gender identity, lack of confidentiality in medical records, and invasive surveillance practices that expose transgender inmates to discrimination and violence. The research critically analyzes existing legal frameworks, including the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and international human rights standards, to assess their effectiveness in safeguarding the rights of transgender prisoners. The study underscores the urgent need for policy reforms to ensure the protection of sensitive data, uphold the dignity of transgender inmates, and align prison policies with constitutional and international human rights principles. It advocates for the adoption of comprehensive legal measures, enhanced institutional accountability, and the implementation of privacy-centric prison reforms to create a safer and more inclusive correctional environment.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the National Seminar on Enhancing Privacy Protection in the Digital Age: Legal Challenges & Innovations (NSEPPDA 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
6 June 2025
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978-2-38476-426-6
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-426-6_19How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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