Digital Rights and Privacy Advocacy
Privacy isn't just about what you hide; it is about holding power accountable. My work focuses on the constitutional legal fight against surveillance and the right to secure communication.
This video explains the critical importance of using strong encryption to protect our private communications. Surveillance affects everyone, from lawyers and journalists to abuse survivors and ordinary citizens, and encryption is a necessary defense.
My immediate reaction to the government's response on the use of Pegasus. The illegal hacking of phones belonging to judges, lawyers, and opposition leaders is a direct assault on the foundations of our democracy.
A post from my analysis of the Pegasus allegations, pointing out that if true, it signifies a capture of our state apparatus to undermine justice and democratic processes.
Addressing the common argument that "if you've done nothing wrong, you have nothing to hide." I explain how surveillance compromises legally privileged information, which is fundamental to a fair legal process.
Using a hypothetical example of a Supreme Court judge to illustrate how personal information obtained through illegal surveillance can be used to compromise judicial independence.
Connecting the issue of surveillance to real world cases like the Bhopal gas disaster litigation. The right to privacy is not abstract, it is essential for victims seeking justice against powerful corporate and state actors.
About Digital Rights & Privacy Advocacy
When your privacy is breached, it is rarely just about the data. Whether you are a journalist protecting a source, a lawyer guarding privileged client information, or an individual fighting corporate or state overreach, the threat is to your core constitutional rights. I do not deal in abstract theory. I look at how we can mount a concrete legal challenge to surveillance and restore the boundaries that should protect you.
The argument that 'if you have done nothing wrong, you have nothing to hide' is fundamentally flawed. Surveillance is not a neutral act; it is a tool used to compromise the integrity of our democracy and the safety of our personal lives. When I litigate in this space, I focus on the chilling effect that constant monitoring has on our fundamental rights.
My approach to digital rights is rooted in Supreme Court precedents and the protection of legal privilege. From challenging the misuse of tools like Pegasus to advocating for strong encryption on platforms, the work is about ensuring the state apparatus remains within its constitutional limits.
I break down the complex landscape of data privacy laws and media rights into actionable strategies. It is not enough to simply document abuses; we have to create legal costs for those who misuse technology to bypass due process. If you are facing issues involving digital surveillance, breaches of data privacy, or need a strategy to defend your communications, my focus is on finding the most effective, legally sound path to holding the system accountable.
Karuna Nundy
I do not see law as just a set of rules, but as a living promise that must protect people from the state's reach. Whether I am in court, writing an op-ed, or standing on a panel, I am here to ensure that our digital lives remain free, encrypted, and our own. Let us talk about what your rights actually look like in practice.
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