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Original research PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION IN AI-DRIVEN LEGAL SERVICES: AN ANALYSIS OF INDIA'S EMERGING CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONSPages 73-82
Abstract
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into India's legal sector introduces unprecedented efficiencies, transforming functions such as legal research, predictive analytics, and contract management. However, this integration also presents significant privacy and data protection challenges, especially in India's absence of AI-specific regulations. In contrast, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) provides a comprehensive framework that establishes stringent privacy, transparency, and accountability standards in AI applications, particularly in high-stakes fields such as law. This paper examines the privacy and ethical risks associated with AI in India's legal services, assesses the gaps in India's regulatory framework compared to the EU's approach, and offers actionable recommendations for implementing AI responsibly within India's legal context. Through a thematic analysis of ethical, technical, and legal concerns, as well as real-world case examples, this paper advocates for an Indian regulatory framework that safeguards privacy, ensures accountability and maintains public trust in AI-augmented legal services. The findings underscore the urgent need for AI-specific guidelines to align with international standards and address the complex privacy challenges posed by AI in the Indian legal sector.
Keywords: Privacy, Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Services, India.
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Manindra Singh Hanspal, 
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