Privacy Ethics and Islamic Morals in the Era of Digital Surveillance

Etika Privasi dan Akhlak Islam dalam Era Digital Surveillance

Abstract

This research aims to analyse the relationship between privacy and Islamic ethics in the digital surveillance era and identify issues related to privacy in Islam, and explore solutions that are in accordance with Islamic values to maintain privacy in the digital world. In the digital era, information technology has contributed significantly to the lives of every Muslim, including the storage, collection, and exchange of personal data. However, along with these technological advancements, there are concerns about privacy and ethics in Islam. Privacy is an important value in Islam, as it involves respect for individual integrity, control of personal information, and protection against unauthorised intervention. Thus, it is important to understand the ethical implications of privacy in the Islamic context in facing the challenges of digital surveillance.  This research is a qualitative research with literature study data collection technique and content analysis as data analysis technique. The data sources used in this research are secondary data sources such as books, research journals, scientific articles, and official websites that contain information relevant to the research topic. The results of this study are expected to provide in-depth insights into privacy and Islamic ethics in the context of digital surveillance, as well as provide practical direction for individual Muslims in maintaining privacy and facing privacy challenges in the digital world.