Governance & Digital Rights
Digital constitutionalism refers to extending core constitutional principles—liberty, dignity, equality, privacy, due process, proportionality, and rule of law—into digital technologies and governance systems. It ensures that State action in digital spaces remains rights-respecting and accountable.
The concept resurfaced prominently after the government swiftly withdrew its directive mandating the Sanchar Saathi app, following public concerns over consent, surveillance risks, and misuse of personal data. The episode has revived debate on how India should balance technological governance with constitutional safeguards.
APSC relevance: Key for issues on privacy, digital regulation, constitutional morality, and governance reforms in the tech domain.
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