A Case Study of Electronic Government,  Data Collection and Privacy Issues in India

Mr. Ritesh P. Lakhtaria; Dr. Dhaval R. Kathiriya

Volume : I, Issue : VI, November - 2012

A Case Study of Electronic Government, Data Collection and Privacy Issues in India

Mr. Ritesh P. Lakhtaria, Dr. Dhaval R. Kathiriya

Abstract :

Towards security in electronic governance is a major factor for any successful e–governance framework. The integration of electronic governance and protecting privacy interests and the subsequent implementation to enhance service efficiency and ease of use for citizens is not simple. The technologies that make the World Wide Web and e–government possible have some potentially negative aspects. Privacy issues are a major concern for many, since there are the means to collect consumer information easily with digital tools. Transaction security is equally important as well. These issues need timely resolution with government and business working together to ensure the privacy of consumers and the fidelity of transactions. Business and government need to develop a set of specific standards that are part of a uniform business code for transacting business on the Internet. The governments, both at the central and the state level have realized the benefits of e–governance and have started offering their services through the internet. Based on a review of literature, this paper summarizes the recent privacy and security issues from a strategic perspective and challenges in e–governance development.