Constitutional Protection of Citizens' Privacy in the Digital Environment

Abstract

With the rapid development of computer technology and the network economy, the objects of privacy rights have become increasingly diverse, and the protection of citizens' privacy rights in the network environment has become more prominent, extending traditional privacy rights into cyberspace. As a fundamental right in the information society, citizens' online privacy rights are facing dual threats from civil infringement and government authority, urgently requiring constitutional protection. Currently, mobile apps commonly force users to authorize the collection, storage, sharing, and use of large amounts of personal information such as registration details, device data, location, photo albums, camera access, and contact lists through 'service agreements' and 'privacy policy terms.' This form of personal information authorization easily leads to excessive collection and misuse of information, infringing upon citizens' privacy rights. This article focuses on the constitutional protection of citizens' privacy rights in the network environment for discussion.