Data privacy laws in Pakistan: A comparative analysis with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation

Abstract

The research looks at the similarities and differences between Pakistan's laws and the GDPR of EU countries. This report explores how well Pakistan is managing current rapid digitization and the related increase in information breaches. Comparing data minimization, consent, and accountability, it is clear that both Pakistan's data protection legislation and the GDPR offer both Senator's data privacy rights and cover many of the same situations. According to the study, Pakistani law suffers from problems such as infrequent enforcement and poorly informed stakeholders, and it suggests measures to enforce international standards in the country. To foster trust and joint efforts in digital business, this research highlights the importance of strict data privacy laws by studying various case studies and practices. Our results are designed to be part of the discussion on updating data protection laws happening in Pakistan.