R. Jacob, VELS School of Law, Pallavaram Dr. Ashwathi Sukumaran, Professor, VELS School of Law, Pallavaram ABSTRACT The digital age has reshaped the relationship between individuals and the state, and privacy has felt the strain. This article examines the legal and constitutional dimensions of privacy rights, state surveillance powers, and data protection frameworks. By tracing how privacy jurisprudence has evolved, examining statutory surveillance mechanisms, and assessing contemporary data...