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Surveillance and Privacy: Examining the Complex Interplay Between National Security and Individual Freedoms

Surveillance and Privacy: Examining the Complex Interplay Between National Security and Individual Freedoms
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Author(s): Mamun Abdul Mannan (Alfa University College, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 22
Source title: Analyzing Privacy and Security Difficulties in Social Media: New Challenges and Solutions
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Dina Darwish (Ahram Canadian University, Egypt)and Kali Charan (GIET University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9491-5.ch019

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Abstract

This chapter analyzes the tension between surveillance practices and privacy rights, focusing on how social media platforms and governments navigate this balance. By employing library and document analysis, reviewing legal documents, policy papers, and case studies related to surveillance and privacy this study adopted a Thematic Analysis. Findings show that balancing surveillance and privacy is challenging due to conflicting priorities and legal frameworks. Another major findings is that Governments often face criticism for overreach, while social media platforms must navigate complex legal and ethical issues. The chapter as discussion, highlights the need for clear and balanced policies that protect privacy while addressing security concerns. It also considers the impact of surveillance on user behavior and public trust. This chapter recommends developing balanced regulatory frameworks that address both privacy and security concerns, increasing transparency in surveillance practices, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure that privacy protections are upheld.

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