Securing Electronic Data and Safeguarding Personal Privacy in the Digital Environment (Pursuant to the Provisions of Algerian Law No. 18-07 on the Protection of Personal Data)
By Fadhel Aicha
Law and World · Vol. 11, No. 35, pp. 26-35 · 2025
Abstract
In the context of rapid digital advancement, securing data has become a central concern for both individuals and institutions. Data security refers to a broad set of technical and organizational practices aimed at preventing unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of information. Rather than relying solely on encryption or access control tools, effective data protection involves a multilayered approach that includes user awareness, preventive policy frameworks, and continuous monitoring.
Modern challenges to data security are increasingly complex due to the exponential growth of digital information and the evolving nature of cyber threats. Attackers now exploit vulnerabilities using sophisticated techniques, often bypassing traditional defenses. This highlights the urgent need for proactive strategies that combine technological safeguards with human-centered practices such as employee training and ethical data handling.
Furthermore, the legal dimension of data security has gained prominence, with many jurisdictions enforcing stricter regulations to protect individuals’ rights. Legal compliance—particularly with frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)—is no longer optional but essential for maintaining organizational credibility and avoiding penalties.
Ultimately, securing data in today’s interconnected world requires an ongoing commitment. It is not a fixed goal but a dynamic process that evolves with technological, legal, and social developments. Ensuring data security strengthens public trust, reinforces privacy principles, and lays a solid foundation for sustainable digital transformation.
Details
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Author
- Fadhel Aicha - Doctor of law, contract professor, lawyer, University of Sfax, Tunisia
- Journal
- Law and World
- Publication
- September 30, 2025
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 35
- Pages
- 26-35
- Language
- English
- DOI
- 10.36475/11.3.3
- ISSN
- 2346-7916
- Institutions
- University of Sfax
- Access
- Open access
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Added to catalogue
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- Supplied by the publisher
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Aicha, F. (2025). Securing Electronic Data and Safeguarding Personal Privacy in the Digital Environment (Pursuant to the Provisions of Algerian Law No. 18-07 on the Protection of Personal Data). Law and World, 11(35), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.36475/11.3.3
Aicha, Fadhel. "Securing Electronic Data and Safeguarding Personal Privacy in the Digital Environment (Pursuant to the Provisions of Algerian Law No. 18-07 on the Protection of Personal Data)." Law and World 11, no. 35 (2025): 26-35. https://doi.org/10.36475/11.3.3.
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