Civil Law Protection of Personal Information in the Digital Age

Abstract

With the advent of the digital age, the collection, use, and dissemination of personal information have undergone profound changes, while also giving rise to increasingly serious security issues. Emerging digital and information technologies not only bring convenience to life but also pose new challenges to the security of citizens’ personal information. The phenomenon of excessive collection and abuse of personal information occurs frequently in reality. Although our country has regulated this through legislation in various aspects, the public’s awareness of the protection of personal information under private law has not yet fully awakened. The introduction of the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China signifies a new height of emphasis on the protection of personal information at the legal level in our country. Taking this as an opportunity, this article focuses on the Personal Information Protection Law, discusses the current situation of personal information protection under the existing legal framework in our country, analyzes the various difficulties faced in current judicial practice, and proposes suggestions and paths for improvement. This not only helps to enhance the public’s understanding of personal information rights but also provides theoretical support for building a more sound legal protection system.